Kenneth Grahame's classic children's tale, The Wind in the Willows, tells of the adventures of the good-natured but rather shallow and conceited Mr. Toad. Set in a fictionalized version of England and populated with a host of anthropomorphic animals, Grahame's whimsical story charms adults as it delights children. The author also gently incorporates hints of social satire, but The Wind in the Willows is at its core a tale for youth and those who wistfully remember it.