The Wind in the Willows – A Tale of Two Toads
The classic, best-selling children’s novel THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS comes alive like never before with the vibrant, award-winning stop-motion animation of Cosgrove Hall. Follow your favorite characters on a magical romp through the English countryside in this timeless tale of friendship and adventure. Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad enjoy a splendid life of boating on the river and enjoying tea and scones–until one dark night, Toad is kidnapped! Soon it becomes all too clear–the wicked Weasel and his pack of scoundrels are out to take over Toad Hall, with the help of an unexpected impostor. Badger, Rat and Mole are not fooled for long and soon devise a plan to outsmart the devilish Weasel. Join these true friends as they band together to triumph over every challenge in this ingeniously animated story for all ages.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   List Price: $ 19.95 Price: $ 1.44 |