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ENTER A COZY AND MAGICAL PLACE
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>One of my guilty pleasures is the cozy, simple, wise and sly world of Kenneth Graham's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SERIES (A&E) as adapted in the superb stop-motion series. The incredibly detailed sets (Wild Wood, Mole Hall, Toad Hall) in which the polite Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger live their lives, manage their adventures, and discuss problems over tea and jam is a wonder. <
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>I admit a fondness for the always lurking and annoying weasels but I greatly admire the life lessons in a world where the simple things in life are valued. If only humans could treat each other with such grace and compassion. First time on DVD, the 13 episodes include a bonus episode: "Gadget Man." <
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A delight not to be missed
The first volume of this series (on two DVDs) comes as a pleasant surprise. All but three of the episodes have been available in the past on VHS, but with four more volumes to go, there appear to be many as yet unexplored delights ahead for fans of this excellent series. Due to the age of the original, there is a slight murkiness to some of the scenes, but the sound is quite clear. <
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>This series was extremely well done. The original adaptation of the book adhered to the original fairly well - omitting a few parts, which were then taken up in some later episodes in the series. The artistry of the Cosgrove Hall team was first-rate throughout, with detailed scenes, subtle gestures, and great care taken to evoke the atmosphere found in this classic tale. The incidental music is one of the highlights; much of it sounds as if they dug up previously unknown works by the great Edwardian master Sir Edward Elgar. The songs composed for this series were very charming and memorable. I find myself humming them often! The vocal characterizations for each of the characters fit admirably (I don't think Badger or Toad could have been better chosen). <
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>For the most part, the various episodes that followed the adaptation of the book were very much in the spirit of Kenneth Graham's original. There is much good humor, and a number of well-taken, gentle lessons about life and how to live it well. <
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>All-in-all, this is one of the finest series available on DVD for families. Our family has adopted many of the phrases found in it for our shared life; indeed, it has become something of a staple. It won't appeal to those who live on caffeine and constant noise: it is for those who enjoy or desire quiet, compassion, and the simple things of life.

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If this is it...WOW!!!
If this is the collection I used to watch on the Disney Channel as a child, then I cannot think the producers of the collection enough! What I still remember today is the music. The music from the series was excellent. I can still hear in my mind the opening song for each episode. I have even searched the web, even Napster, etc. to try and find the song. It is that good! This is a remarkable series long overdue in coming. Now if I can only find those other shows I used to watch!