Available August 20!

Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and the comforts of home. Follow the gentle Mole as he ventures out of his underground home and discovers the joys of life along the river with his new friend the Rat. Along the way, the two join forces with the Badger and Mr. Toad, whose love of fast cars and wild adventures gets him into plenty of trouble. From picnics on the river to daring escapes and the fight to reclaim Toad Hall, this classic is filled with memorable characters, humor, and beautiful language.

Poster features:

Character Portraits Get to know Mole, Ratty, Badger, Toad, and other memorable characters by drawing portraits and writing about character traits and personality.

Character Homes with working flaps Each of the four friends' homes is hidden behind an interactive 3-D flap. Open to reveal their cozy homes and add details to each space based on what you hear in the text.

Person or Thing? Grahame makes liberal use of personification throughout the book, but it can be confusing for young readers if they're not familiar with this literary device and on the lookout for examples. 

We've also included familiar favorites such as Readers & Ratings, discussion questions, Wild Words (for new vocabulary finds), and a chapter tracker.

Age Recommendation: We like this best as a read-aloud for ages 8-12, but you know your family best!

Size:  At 28 x 40 inches, there is plenty of room for everyone to draw, color, write, and explore the story. All Read-Aloud Posters are designed to be shareable - that's part of the fun!

Please note: Ruby's Read-Aloud Posters do not include a copy of the book. Borrow The Wind in the Willows from your library, purchase a copy, or listen to an audiobook—and let the adventure begin! Although there are many delightful abridged versions of this classic, our Read-Aloud Poster is designed with chapter references aligned with the unabridged version. You can still complete the poster with an abridged version, but the chapter references (including the chapter tracker) will not apply.