Today we are reading Chapter 12 in the “Wind in the Willows” titled " The Return of Ulysses." The friends come together to prepare for the fight against the weasels and stoats who have overtaken Toad's house. They travel through a tunnel, and the fight begins! The final chapter has some special moments, but does Toad really make amends and change this ways?

Discussion Ideas:

What all did they bring with them to the fight? What did you think of the fight at the end? How did Toad show growth of character in this last chapter? What was your favorite part of this book?

Art Project: Tunnel Book

Create a Tunnel Book inspired by The Wind in the Willows, and include the animals and English countryside in your drawings. Scan the QR code to watch a few tutorials for inspiration, as well as the art appreciation included.

Supplies:

pencil, waterproof pen, watercolor paints

Card-stock or watercolor paper, cut into 4 equal sizes

long paper stripes 8 1/2 x 11

Pencil + Scissors + Glue + Exacto Knife (optional)

Steps: Cut out paper strips, and create two 8- panel accordions. Cut out four card stock pieces, and glue the accordion panels to one, place another in the middle, and a third on the front.

In the Kitchen: Apples Baked in Custard

Using our Recipe in the PDF make your own yummy Apples Baked in Custard

Additional Books to read during this Chapter, and their Read Aloud links:

A Walk Through the Woods by Louise Greig

Coming Home by Michael Morpurgo

The House That's Your Home by Sally Lloyd Jones

The Brave, Bold Bunny by Beth Ferry

Welcome Home Bear: A book of Animal Habitats by Il Sung Na

Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller

YAY! Congratulations!

You completed all the Chapters of the Wind in the willows, along with our Art & Baking Study Guide!

What adventure awaits you next?

We have many new ones in the works, but you may like to check out our Italy, or France Adventures!