gretchface85 's review for:

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

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I read this with my 7th graders for literature, partly out loud, but mostly following along with the audiobook. 
I have such mixed feelings. I want to love this book, but instead I just kind of like it. I’m so glad we read it together, I’m glad the kids know the story and will understand the references. I LOVE the illustrations and the food talk and the confusing way a toad can be mistaken for a grown woman 😂 buts it’s still just not our fave. And that’s ok! We went to a lakeside part for a picnic to discuss and had a great time. They found a semi frozen pond to tromp around in after we ate and when we got back home they made scones for tea. Half of what I love about literature with these two is the book party after 🥰
Did you grow up with this book? Do you love it?? Win me over please if so!