The Wind in the Willows begins with Mole who is spring-cleaning his house when he finds that "something up above was calling him imperiously." Giving in to curiosity, he quickly digs his way to the world above. Everything is new to him. He has not even seen a river before. The first person he makes an acquaintance with is Water Rat, who invites Mole on a boat ride and an impromptu picnic. Rat explains much to Mole about aspects of the world above ground and the River Bank community. After the picnic, they head back upstream towards Rat's hole in the bank of the river. Mole ends up almost tipping the boat when he excitedly grabs the sculls (or oars) from Rat, which Rat readily forgives.
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