{"product_id":"9780008667771","title":"The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFollow the thrilling animal adventures of young otter Portly – including all your favourite characters such as Mole, Ratty and Toad, from the countryside classic, \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e by Kenneth Grahame. The perfect Easter gift!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A magical tale of one mischievous otter bursting with charm, wit and wonder\" — Hannah Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAdventures on Trains\u003c\/em\u003e, M.G.Leonard, and beautifully illustrated in full colour by award-winning illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Hug\u003c\/em\u003e, Polly Dunbar, this gorgeous hardback gift book is inspired by and celebrates the 95th anniversary of EH Shepard’s iconic artwork for \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWind in the Willows. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a time in a young otter’s life when they must be introduced to their river. For Portly, today was that day …\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold across four seasons in one year, little Portly has the greatest of adventures. Among other fur-raising encounters, the youngest of Mrs Otter’s pups learns to swim, battles a large trout, rescues a human girl, outwits the weasels and stoats of the Wild Wood and sleeps in the care of the god Pan – a scene familiar to readers of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of all the charm, nostalgia and sounds of splashing in the river that fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e have fallen in love with over the years, M.G.Leonard’s faithful spin-off will enchant an entirely new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe perfect Easter gift for both new readers and existing fans – young and old!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This magical retelling bubbles with wonder, joy and love.” — Piers Torday, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Wild\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A glorious future classic” — Alexander Armstrong, author of \u003cem\u003eEvenfall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Marvellous tales, full of sparkle and charm” — Sophie Anderson, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Speaks Bear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the loveliest books I've read in a long time” — Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl of Ink and Stars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A story that ripples with the gentleness of childhood wonder and friendship.” — Leah Lane, @mymulberryhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePre-order now!\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50135242932470,"sku":"9780008667771","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6275\/1222\/files\/BNCImageAPI_9519da2f-711a-4034-844a-0567c9b46d46.jpg?v=1774383987","url":"https:\/\/alphaandomegabooks.ca\/products\/9780008667771","provider":"Alpha And Omega Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}