Every story I write or adapt holds a special memory for me. With Wind in the Willows it is the memory of a child reading,

Up!

Up!

Up!

As Mole tunnels his way to the surface.

There is a piece of dialogue in this story that I am particularly proud of. It is when Rat and Mole are talking about where they want to go. The conversation goes something like this:

Rat: Let's go out for the day.

Mole: Where?

Rat: Nowhere.

Mole: Let's go nowhere now!

This conversation delights kids. If you ever get a chance to use or read this story, please do. It was a delight to adapt and I put a lot of love into it.