Brummies have given a big thumbs-up to the Evening Mail's Great Family Reads. Scores of people queued up at newsagents across the city to snap up their eagerly-anticipated free copy of Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in The Willows. Every reader who bought a copy of yesterday's paper was given a free hardback book. The offer proved so popular that SupaCigs newsagent in Birmingham's Pallasades sold out of the first edition of the paper as grandparents, parents and teenagers walked away with a copy of the children's favourite. Grandmother Doreen Trinder snapped up her free copy of The Wind In The Willows for her 12-year-old granddaughter. "I bought the paper so my granddaughter Natasha can have the book," said the 68-year-old from Bordesley Green East, Stechford. "I read The Wind In The Willows when I was a child and I loved it and hopefully she will too. "Thank you Evening Mail, this is a great idea." Pregnant teenager Serina Ford is looking forward to building up a collection for her unborn baby boy.
Next week: Get The Jungle Book for £3
Next week, dont miss your chance to own a fabulous hardback copy of all-time childrens favourite The Jungle Book.
You can add Rudyard Kiplings timeless classic to your collection of Great Family Reads for just £3, when you buy next Wednesdays Evening Mail.
The adventures of the foundling child Mowgli and his animal friends, including the wise black panther, Bagheera, and Baloo the sleepy bear, will be loved by young readers of all ages.
Its just the latest in our superb hardback series of Great Family Reads which you can collect through the Evening Mail over the next 24 weeks.
Thats one every Wednesday, at just £3 each when you buy the Birmingham Evening Mail.
This great series builds into a collection that would grace any bookshelf, with kids favourites.
For more details, including how to buy your copy of The Jungle Book for £3, dont miss next Wednesdays Evening Mail.
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"This will be a really great present for my little boy," said the 17-year-old, from Johnson Road, Erdington. "I can't wait to read The Wind In The Willows and the other books to him when he is a bit older." Her friend Joy Strong, aged 21, from Northholt Drive, Castle Vale, is looking forward to flicking through the book herself. "Both my sisters have read The Wind In The Willows and they have said what a great book it is - I'm looking forward to reading it myself," said the shop worker. Student dad Jalamg Darboe, from Cooks Street, Nechells, said: "This is a great offer and one that will definitely benefit the children. "I think its really important for children to read books at an early age - well done Evening Mail for getting them started," added the 29-year-old. Part-time teacher Valerie Reynolds was asked to pick up the book for her 83-year-old mother May. "Mum loves The Wind In The Willows and when she saw the offer in the Evening Mail she told me I had to get it as she can't wait to read it again," said the 63-year-old, from Somerdale Road, Bournville. "She wants me to collect all the books and at £3 you can't moan really - it's a great price." Grandfather Stephen Graham, aged 70 from Highgate, said: "I'm definitely going to make Wednesday a priority when I buy my Evening Mail. These books will be great Christmas presents for my grandchildren." | 
