A review by jonisayin
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

5.0

I saw The Wind in the Willow on a banned/challenged list last year, so of course ... I had to read it for myself and see how in the world a childrens book could possibly offend! I'm ashamed I didn't read it when I was a child. The story of personafied Badger, Ratty, and Mole chasing the juvenile Toad through the English countryside as he wreaks havoc and challenges mahem. Kenneth Grahame tells the tale using absolutely beautiful prose. He describes inanimate objects, creatures and places as though they are loving adults smiling adoringly at the antics of the happy little animals in the wild woods. The story made me feel - light. Like watching an episode of Andy Griffith. You just smile. If it's been a while for you, find your copy. I have no idea why it would be on a banned or challenged list. No idea.