Peter Hunt is Professor Emeritus in English and Children's Literature at Cardiff University.
'How did a famous book come to be written by a man with no interest in it and how did it become a children's classic when it was almost entirely intended for adults? This splendid book gives the answers to both these curious conundrums.' * This England Magazine * 'This lovingly-illustrated book is full of archival material and explores the mysteries surrounding one of the most successful works of children's literature.' * Countryside Magazine * 'Well laid out and thoroughly readable book ... Read this book for the tale of how 'The Wind in the Willows' took shape is equally as fascinating.' * The Field * 'An elegant, attractively-tactile, visually-enhancing volume that should fly off bookshop shelves with the speed of Toad behind the wheel of his shiny new motor-car, of great size, painted a bright red .' * Children's Books History Society * 'If you have never read Kenneth Grahame's fantastic children's book, before you do please read this. ... The timeless illustrations and their real locational inspirations all give a super insight into the creation of this wonderful tale. As Toad would say of this charming volume: Poop! Poop! ' * Let's Talk! 'Books of the Month' *