normally i have scathing opinions of people who just call a book boring and leave it at that. but this book- honestly, it's charming and dull and generally everything adults wish their kids would love to read. two thumbs way, way down.
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The Wind in the Willows
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
A timeless classic for generations.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About The Wind in the Willows
Parents need to know that these beautifully written, richly inventive adventures are best for children with patience. Patrick Benson's art adds nothing over Ernest H. Shepherd's original drawings.
Read our full review by Tara L. Rivera
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about character. Do you like Toad at the outset? Would you want him as a friend? How do the characters learn and grow from their relationships?
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 6 and give itBORING
Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itRead this book!
My kids (ages 5 and 7) loved being read this book! I gave it an "iffy" for language, because the term "silly ass" was used a few times. The depiction of Toad provides a perfect opportunity to discuss things such as temptation, avoiding sinful behavior, selfishness, greed, and the way a friend should help another who is caught in such behavior.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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