Wind in the Willows (Nutech Digital)

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Disney's Timeless Tales, Vol. 2 - Ugly Duckling/The Wind in the Willows/The Country Cousin/Ferdinand The Bull (Vol. 2)

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Starring: Basil Rathbone , Eric Blore , J. Pat O'Malley , John McLeish , and Collin Campbell
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ASIN: B0007Z9R02
Release Date: 2005-08-16

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Some of the most endearing stories the world has ever known are contained here in Walt Disney's TIMELESS TALES VOLUME TWO. You'll fall in love with the title characters in the two Academy Award(R)-winning shorts "Ugly Duckling" and "The Country Cousin" (Best Short Subject, Cartoons, 1939 and 1936) and revel in the hilarious antics of Mr. Toad in "The Wind In The Willows." With dazzling animation, unforgettable music, and time-honored themes about facing responsibilities and liking yourself for who you are, this collection of four stories is a must-have for every child's video collection.

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Starring: Richard Pearson (II) , Ian Carmichael , David Jason , Michael Hordern , and Beryl Reid
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ASIN: B0002V7NXO
Release Date: 2004-10-26

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This 1983 film adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic novel remains faithful to the spirit and prose of the original tale as it brings to life the timeless adventures of Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad. Viewers familiar with the book, set in early 20th-century Britain, will at once be charmed by stop-motion animation's exquisite renderings of this quartet of friends. Bespectacled Mole, a shy yet inquisitive chap who detests spring cleaning, joins kind-hearted Ratty and the two set off for a day on the river. Their journey leads them to the home of venerable Badger, their stern yet sagacious comrade. Of course, the star of the show is irrepressible Toad, who steers himself into all sorts of mischief because of a motor car obsession. From Wild Wood to Toad Hall, the story pulsates with exuberance, punctuated with lively songs and dialogue taken directly from the pages of the beloved children's story. The British voiceovers are delectable, especially David Jason's Toad. (Ages 6 and older) --Lynn Gibson

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Masterpiece Theater: The Wind in the Willows

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Wind in the Willows - The Complete First Series

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Starring: Peter Sallis , Ian Carmichael , Richard Pearson (II) , Michael Hordern , and David Jason
Director: Mark Hall (III) , and Chris Taylor (VI)
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ASIN: B0007GP82W
Release Date: 2005-03-29

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Kenneth Grahame's classic adventure continues with The Wind in the Willows: The Complete Series, the first of five delightful seasons featuring the further adventures of Toad and company. With amazingly detailed sets that recreate Mole End, Toad Hall, and the Wild Wood, these episodes capture the spellbinding stop-motion genius of Cosgrove Hall Productions. Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger do their best to maintain the simple pleasures of life, even as the pesky weasels lurk nearby. Filled with music and song--and plenty of tea and jam--our gentlemanly quartet always finds a way to traverse life's ups and downs with aplomb. Available on DVD for the first time -- The Wind in the Willows: The Complete Series/ all 13 episodes deliver timeless pleasures with the magic and splendor of Kenneth Grahame's classic book.

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The Wind in the Willows - The Complete Second Series

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Release Date: 2005-07-26

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults for nearly a century. Brought vividly and faithfully to life in this 1983 film adaptation, Kenneth Grahame's classic tales of Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad are now available on DVD for the first time. An award-winning creation from the legendary Cosgrove Hall Productions (DangerMouse, Count Duckula), THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features eye-catching stop-motion animation and dialogue taken directly from the pages of the beloved children's book. From Toad Hall to the Wild Wood, experience the lively, song-filled adventures of our gentlemanly quartet in an enchanting production as classic as the original.

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ASIN: B000GJ0LEU
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults for nearly a century. In these two films featuring the award-winning animation of Cosgrove Hall, Kenneth Grahame's classic tales of Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad come alive like never before! Brought vividly to the screen in this film adaptation, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features lovingly animated characters and whimsical dialogue taken directly from the pages of the beloved children's novel. Experience lively, song-filled adventures in a production as enchanting as the original book. In THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: A TALE OF TWO TOADS, follow your favorite characters on a magical romp through the English countryside. Badger, Rat, Mole and the flamboyant Toad enjoy a splendid life of boating on the river, until one dark night Toad is kidnapped! True friends band together and conquer all in this vibrantly animated story for all ages. Bursting with color, music and artful animation, these gorgeous productions bring to life one of the most popular stories of all time. DVD Features: Interview with Brian Cosgrove; Toad's Road Trivia Game; Photo Gallery; Bonus Episode "Paperchase" from Series 3; Character Descriptions; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

The Wind in the Willows/The Willows in Winter

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Never stumbled over it until adulthood, still thought it was great
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In the first of these two animated adaptations, both gently narrated by Vanessa Redgrave, Moley, Mr. Toad, and the rest of the right, proper riverbank battalion are portrayed tastefully, wittily, and with charm by the bucketsful. True to the tale, Mole abandons his modest home in favor of an apprenticeship on the ways of the river alongside knowledgeable Rat; Toad's enthusiasm for motorcars earns him a 20-year sentence; and young Portly the otter goes missing, giving everyone a scare. The lushness of Kenneth Grahame's writing is preserved throughout--those enchanted by the classic kids' story needn't be wary of memory muddling. Next up is the sequel, usually a letdown, but here a thrilling (though less literary) ride. If The Wind in the Willows tugs viewers through the river reeds with its graceful, enchanting words, The Willows in Winter hurtles them along with its bumpy adventures, all linked to the restless, irascible Toad. This time, the wily bugger takes to the skies in a search for Moley, who's lost in a river-swelling winter storm. Along the way he loops-the-loop one time too many, sending passenger Ratty tumbling. Then there's the small matter that he swiped the plane he's piloting, an offense punishable by a lengthy prison sentence. Well-connected, formidable Badger bails him out, but a lesson on humility awaits the shifty amphibian back at Toad Hall. In The Wind in the Willows, Grahame writes, "When I was young, we always had mornings like this." Viewers of all ages who tune in to this two-parter will come away wishing they did, too. --Tammy La Gorce

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Never stumbled over it until adulthood, still thought it was great.......2007-06-04

I've read a lot of heavy stuff in the last year or so, and I decided to stick to children's fiction and other light reading for a month to sort of clear my palate. I picked up The Wind in the Willows and started into it without expecting much; I'd seen cartoon versions of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride quite a bit when I was a little kid, but never really felt interested in the book itself.

The book is like no other children's book I've ever read. It's ostensibly set in England, but obviously the anthropomorphic animals and idyllic setting make it more of a fantasy England than a real one. Kenneth Grahame loved the countryside, loved the relaxed life of someone who spends entire days drifting down a river in a boat, and one of his best achievements in this book is making you feel every ounce of pleasure that he ever got out of that lifestyle.

The funniest and most entertaining chapters center mostly on Mr. Toad, his boisterous personality and his exploits. He is an arrogant fool, but it's impossible to dislike him. Grahame draws him perfectly, and his story is never dull, but if this book were only about Mr. Toad's comical adventures it would be merely a great children's book and not a great book for all ages.

Fortunately, we also have Mr. Toad's three friends, Water Rat, Badger and Mole. The best chapters for the adult reader center around these characters and their relationships. The chapter in which Water Rat and Mole go looking for a friend's lost child and end up meeting a god is incredibly affecting. The chapter Wayfarers, in which Water Rat almost leaves the riverside life to go traveling, is also incredible. There is a depth of adult emotion in many of the non-Toad chapters that make the book well worth reading for anybody, and what makes the book so singular is that these very adult yearnings and feelings are addressed in a way that makes them entertaining even to children, who will not relate to them in most ways. The book goes to some very odd and peculiar places for a children's book, but it does so in a way that allows the children to come along as well. Anybody seeking to write for a universal audience should take notes from Grahame.

I wish I'd read this as a child so I could better know the child's perspective on it, but as an adult, I'm saying go ahead and read it no matter who you are. This book really does have something for everyone.

Don't Read This Book.......2007-04-13

Wind in the willows by Kenneth Grahame is a very childish book that I would recommend to my two year old cousin. I would not recommend this book to kids are age because it is childish and it isa fast read. It is about talking animals that get their house stolen by weasels and they steal it back by running at them and hitting them on the head with sticks.
Toad go's off on a trip, he gets put in jail for stealing a car. He escapes jail, finds some washer woman close, so every one things he's a washer woman. He gets on a train, he's the only passenger. When they are about halfway to Toads house they see a train coming after them faster and faster. Toad finally tells the Conductor that that is the police and they are coming after him because all he had done. so the conductor helps him get away. Then he runs into a barge woman, he asks if he can get a ride after a while she figures out he is not a washer woman but a frog so she throws him off. So he steals the horse that's pulling the boat and rides off on it. He runs into a man the. He asks man if he wants to buy a horse but Toad wants more money than the man is offering but Toad makes a deal "if you give me a meal and that money I will give you this horse. When he was done eating he left with the money and a full belly. He found a road while walking he saw a car coming but then he figured out it was the car he had stolen before, he froze he could not move. so the people thought he was in trouble so they put him in the car.

Like I said this is a very childish book, the only reason anyone would read this is to get an easy A.

A charming classic.......2007-04-09

No child who loves a good story should be without this book. The illustrations are indeed wonderful and will delight the adult and the child. This story is loaded with life lessons. The characters represent a mixed sampling of life's offerings.

The story is a little difficult to read and will be very frustrating for children 4 to 8 to attempt on their own. In fact, depending on the child, some 10 year-olds might very well require assistance.

Reading it aloud is a good idea for several reasons: it is British and therefore doesn't read like an American novel and the characters are old fashioned. There is magic in that "read aloud time" one spends with their little ones. The characters and storyline itself will lead to questions and we are then amazed at how much our child understands. And because of these elements and simple charm of this story our children acquire a taste for better literature.

There are too few books that help us grow and recognize what to avoid in life without preaching to us, and The Wind in the Willows is one of those. I am rating this 4 stars, because as good as it is some my get lost in translation from British to American.

A true children's classic.......2007-01-09

One of the strongest recollections of my English childhood is reading "Wind in the Willows". Over the years I have bought this classic and delightful story for new members of my own family, as well as friend's children. This special edition has beautiful illustrations that add to the enjoyment as children get to know Badger and Mr. Toad and all the other myriad denizens of the river bank.

Great classic!.......2007-01-07

When I first read it, I was too little to fully appriciate it. I recomend it for ages 8 and up. A must read, It is a great story. You really must read it.

Thames Family Classics: The Wind in the Willows and the BFG

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