Kenneth Grahame 
Wind in the Willows 

A world of innocence and simplicity too soon left behind.Daily Mail The day that Mole abandons his spring-cleaning and sets out to enjoy the sunshine is the start of many adventures. Not only does he discover the river and the joys of messing around in boats, but he also makes lifelong friends with Rat, Badger and the eccentric and incorrigible Toad.