Wind In The Willows Nosy Crow

Mole leaves his underground home and discovers the pleasures of the river through friendship with Rat, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad. Their adventures move between peaceful landscapes and the chaos created by Toad's latest enthusiasm. Kenneth Grahame's classic combines affection for home with comic excitement, offering a rich shared or independent read about loyalty, belonging and helping a friend who repeatedly gets himself into trouble.

Age suitability and learning: Primary (6-8), Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.