Life by the river
Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows is a gentle riverside classic, and this puzzle gathers it. You'll be finding the four friends — the home-loving MOLE, the boating RATTY, the wise BADGER and the boastful TOAD of TOAD HALL — enjoying life along the RIVER.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the riverbank, no two Wind in the Willows word searches are the same. One round a backwards RIVERBANK hides in a corner; the next a diagonal ADVENTURE appears across the middle.
Boats, caravans and motorcars
The story is full of cosy adventures, and they're here. There's the RIVERBANK where Ratty loves MESSING about in his BOAT, the gypsy CARAVAN and the speedy MOTORCAR that Toad can't resist, and a PICNIC by the water. Beware the WEASEL and STOAT of the WILD WOOD, say hello to the OTTER and HEDGEHOG, and watch Mole settle into his BURROW. It's a tale of true FRIENDS among the WILLOWS, with plenty of ROWING and ADVENTURE.
It's a great fit for a reading or book topic. Tracking down R-I-V-E-R-B-A-N-K turns spelling practice into a riverside ramble.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole riverbank at once.
Print a Wind in the Willows word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Wind in the Willows puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a reading topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for reading and book lessons. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Wind in the Willows word search?
Grahame's riverside classic — Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger, plus Toad Hall, the river, the Wild Wood and messing about in boats. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Wind in the Willows word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a reading lesson and young learners.