The Willows in Winter

William Horwood has brought to life once more the four most beloved characters in English literature--loyal Mole, resourceful Water Rat, stern but wise Badger, and, of course, capricious, irresistible Toad. The result is this this perfect companion to the classic, The Wind in the Willows. Illustrations throughout.

William Horwood is the author of the critically acclaimed Duncton trilogies. He lives outside of Oxford.  Patrick Benson studied at the Chelsea Art School and St. Martin's School of Art. He also lives in England.

"The old characters pop back to life as you begin reading."--The New York Times

"Faithful to the original...Festive...A winsome winner."--The Chicago Tribune

"The Willows in Winter transports us back to that familiar rivery world almost as authoritatively-- and entertainingly-- as a sequel by Grahame himself."--Atlanta Journal Constitution

"Patrick Benson's cross-hatched illustrations seem to have been lovingly guided by the hand of Ernest Shepard, whose 1931 drawings of The Wind in the Willows continue to transport young readers to meadow, riverbank, and wildwood."--Cleveland Plain Dealer