Helen Ward

"Meek little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant Toad. Since their first appearance over a hundred years ago in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. And their misadventures--in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood--continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame...

A lyrical adaptation of the classic Aesop fable is set in a 1930s-era city at Christmastime and features a beguiled country mouse who visits his cousin's electric city, where the large-scale sights, sounds, and dangers help both mice appreciate their native homes.

Retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. Includes a key to the various animals pictured in the illustrations.