Kenneth Grahame has 30 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 49 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 84 ratings. The most-rated is The Wind in the Willows.
The Wind in the Willows
Summary
Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.
©2007 Kenneth Grahame (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
The Enchanted Collection
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This is a collection meant to be cherished for a lifetime. Listeners set out with timid Mole as he explores the world, learning about courage and friendship through a series of misadventures with Rat, Toad, and Badger in The Wind in the Willows. From the River Bank, tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice to a madcap world where nonsense rules in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. From Victorian England, it's on to a small New England town in Little Women, where Jo March and her three sisters struggle to achieve their dreams amid the shifting roles of women in the Civil War era. Sent to live with her uncle, orphan Mary Lennox uncovers the mysteries of Misselthwaite Manor in The Secret Garden. Listeners then journey through the English countryside and London with a gentle, hardworking horse who experiences kindness and cruelty at the hands of different masters in Black Beauty. Whether encountering these cherished tales for the first or the 50th time, listeners will find enchantment in this collection.
©2012 Julie Danielson (About the Author) (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
The Reluctant Dragon
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The Boy lives in a cottage with his mother and father, and the Dragon lives in a cave on the Downs. The Boy is his only friend. The Dragon is not at all the sort of Dragon one might expect to meet, however: he's polite and friendly.
Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
The Wind in the Willows (AmazonClassics Edition)
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Mole, Rat, and Badger are Toad's dearest friends even as the aristocratic amphibian's wastrel ways get him into trouble. After being arrested and sentenced to jail, he returns to his ancestral home of Toad Hall to find it overrun with stoats and weasels from the Wild Wood. But his friends haven't abandoned him yet. In fact, they've conspired to help drive the villainous vermin from his home. Embracing themes of empathy and friendship under the most trying conditions, The Wind in the Willows follows the journey of its anthropomorphic characters through the changing seasons of the English countryside while providing life lessons that have endured for generations. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as The Wind in the Willows, this edition of The Wind in the Willows (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.
Public Domain (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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The Wind in the Willows [Classic Tales Edition]
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Come on a merry adventure down the jolly highway! Join the unquenchable Toad, the kindly Mole, the steadfast Water Rat, and the irascible Badger in their spectacularly charming adventures along the waterfront. Each character is brought to life in this enchanting presentation of Kenneth Grahame’s seminal work of fantasy fiction. Don’t miss it!
Public Domain (P)2018 B. J. Harrison
The Wind in the Willows
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Since publication in 1908, The Wind in the Willows has established itself as one of the most popular children's books ever written. The animals Rat, Toad, Mole, Badger, and many more share their trials and tribulations as well as joys as they progress through the seasons of the year. The magical fantasy of their journeys starts on the river bank and goes to the heights of Toad Hall, a truly fine mansion of many secret passages. All children will delight and be taken away on the wings of imagination. Read by David Thorn and a supporting cast.
Public Domain (P)2003 Alcazar Audioworks
The Wind in the Willows
Summary
The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, tells the story of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. The story takes place along a peaceful riverbank surrounded by lush meadows. Mole is originally from a neighboring meadow, but one fine spring day he ventures away from his home and finds the magical life of the river awaiting him. Mole quickly becomes fast friends with Water Rat, a polite and civilized creature who invites Mole to live with him while he teaches Mole the secrets of river life.
Public Domain (P)2010 Alpha DVD LLC
The Wind in the Willows
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One spring morning, Mole abandons his spring cleaning and surfaces into the sunlight and warm grass of a great meadow. Rambling busily along the hedgerows, he comes all at once to the edge of a river. Mole is entranced. Here on the river bank he meets the Water Rat. Mole stays with the Water Rat in his snug waterside home where the river laps at the sill of the window and here he meets Ratty's friends: Badger who lives in the Wild Wood and the incorrigible Toad of Toad Hall. A timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or puttering about in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant every listener. Many of the original cast from Alan Bennett's acclaimed National Theatre production appear in this dramatization for BBC Radio 4, including Richard Briers as Rat, Adrian Scarborough as Mole, and Terence Rigby as Albert, with Alan Bennett as the narrator.
©1991 Alan Bennett (P)2006 AudioGO
The Wind in the Willows
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These are the exploits of Toad and the efforts of his friends, Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Otter, to control the rascal.
(P) Commuter's Library
The Wind in the Willows
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Mole is happy with his life until, one day, in the middle of spring-cleaning, he emerges from his hole at Mole End and starts meandering around the English countryside. Everything is new for the simple but stalwart Mole. Never before has he seen a river, taken a boat ride, or encountered the woods. But this is nothing compared to what awaits him when he gets tangled up in the escapades of the indomitable Mr. Toad, the society-hating Badger of Wild Wood, and the easy-going Water Rat! Motorcars, gypsies, jailbreaks, and a weasel rebellion are all in store for these intrepid animals. Beyond mischievous life adventures, the story conveys the typical turn of 20th-century life in Britain and the struggle between the noisy, common way and the more genteel life.
Public Domain (P)2002 Tantor Media, Inc. Originally published 1908.
The Wind in the Willows
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For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all English literature. Alternately slow-moving and fast-paced, the novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and is celebrated for its evocation of the pastoral nature of the Thames valley.
Public Domain (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC
The Wind in the Willows
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The adventures of a charismatic band of animal characters in the English countryside. One of the best loved stories of all time.
Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media
The Wind in the Willows
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This quintessentially English novel is considered by many to be a masterpiece of storytelling. Set for the most part on a riverbank in rural England, against a backdrop of social, agricultural, and industrial change typical of the early 20th century, Kenneth Grahame's portrayal of the anthropomorphic characters (which include Mole, Ratty, Badger, Otter, and, of course, the incorrigible Mr. Toad) is imaginative, lyrical, and without doubt uniquely humorous. Above all, in this work, the writer strikes a deep and resonant chord of human emotions. There are other audio versions of The Wind in the Willows; however, this rendering brings a fresh, clear, and enthusiastic narration inspired by a lifelong affection for the book.
Public Domain (P)2017 Chris Guy Randal MacDonnell
The Wind in the Willows
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A wonderful story about individuality, friendship, nature, and life. Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad are a pure delight through their numerous escapades involving motorcar envy, messing about in boats, picnic pleasures, and untimely snowstorms. The main characters here are: Toad, a drama queen Water Rat (Ratty), an outdoorsy guy and a bit of a dreamer Mole, a shy/hesitant but loyal friend, enjoying the outside now that he has a friend with whom to do so Badger, the somewhat antisocial patriarch who nevertheless cares for the others Ratty and Mole just want to row up and down the river in summer and enjoy the outdoors, while Badger keeps away from everyone. They meet other animals, such as Otter, a family man, or the Sea Rat. However, the plans of the three friends are often thwarted by Toad and his plans and obsessions since they want to help him, even if he doesn't want their help.
©2006 AudioKidz (P)2019 AudioKidz
The Wind in the Willows
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When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad become the firmest of friends, but after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels once and for all?
©1996 Penguin Books Ltd (P)1996 Penguin Books Ltd
The Reluctant Dragon
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When a dragon is discovered up on the Downs, the Boy is not in the least surprised. He's always known the cave there was a dragon cave, so it seems only right for a dragon to be living in it. The Boy decides to pay a visit to the cave, and he thinks he knows just what to expect. But this particular dragon is not a bit like the ones in fairy tales!
(P)2005 Alcazar Audioworks
Christmas Short Stories
Summary
A magical selection of stories for Christmas time.
©2014 Saland Publishing (P)2014 Saland Publishing
The Wind in the Willows
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Mr. Mole, Mr. Water Rat, and Mr. Badger are just a few of the animals that assume the roles of people in this charming, pleasant story for listeners of all ages.
(P)2004 Books in Motion
The Wind in the Willows
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Since 1903, the escapades of Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall have delighted children, and adults, too. Follow the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad's colorful carriage, and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Public Domain (P)2020 Oasis Audio
The Wind in the Willows
Summary
The adventures of a charismatic band of animal characters in the English countryside. One of the best-loved stories of all time.
Public Domain (P)2016 Trout Lake Media