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Title: The Water Babies
Subtitle: A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby
Author: Charles Kingsley
Narrator: Jim Killavey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-12-12
Publisher: Jimcin Recordings
Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
A main-stay of British children's literature through the 1920's, The Water Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby was written by Rev. Charles Kinglsey as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine in 1862-63.
Although some of the author's opinions seem dated now, the journey of a little chimney-sweep water-baby through rivers and storms, under sea and over icebergs, is still a wonderful adventure tale for children. The book was adapted into an animated film in 1978 and produced as a play at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2003.
Members Reviews:
Social conditions in England
The Waterbabies, by Charles Kingsley is not only a fairy story, it is also a commentary on social conditions during the industrial revolution in England. Child labor was the norm, and many children were crippled for life due to labor practices. This is the second time I have read this book. I would highly recommend it. We need to know what goes on around the world.
Dated, but still fun to read
Classic 19th century children's literature. A bit dated, and not particularly politically correct, but not overtly offensive either. It's a cute fable with strong moral lessons.
at almost 60yrs was great fun! What I did not understand then
Read this as a child and going back and reading it now, at almost 60yrs was great fun! What I did not understand then , I understand now. A cute book that makes for a good good night story.
Great Book!
This was a great version of a classic book! For some reason, not all Kindle books include the pictures, but this one does and they are gorgeous. I really enjoyed re-reading a childhood favorite, without having to actually carry the book with me.
Brings back memorys.
I got this book because I remembered reading this story as a child and loved it and I found out that I still do. Great read if you want to give great memories to someone or walk down memory lane.
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Title: The Water Babies
Subtitle: A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby
Author: Charles Kingsley
Narrator: Jim Killavey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-12-12
Publisher: Jimcin Recordings
Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
A main-stay of British children's literature through the 1920's, The Water Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby was written by Rev. Charles Kinglsey as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine in 1862-63.
Although some of the author's opinions seem dated now, the journey of a little chimney-sweep water-baby through rivers and storms, under sea and over icebergs, is still a wonderful adventure tale for children. The book was adapted into an animated film in 1978 and produced as a play at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2003.
Members Reviews:
Social conditions in England
The Waterbabies, by Charles Kingsley is not only a fairy story, it is also a commentary on social conditions during the industrial revolution in England. Child labor was the norm, and many children were crippled for life due to labor practices. This is the second time I have read this book. I would highly recommend it. We need to know what goes on around the world.
Dated, but still fun to read
Classic 19th century children's literature. A bit dated, and not particularly politically correct, but not overtly offensive either. It's a cute fable with strong moral lessons.
at almost 60yrs was great fun! What I did not understand then
Read this as a child and going back and reading it now, at almost 60yrs was great fun! What I did not understand then , I understand now. A cute book that makes for a good good night story.
Great Book!
This was a great version of a classic book! For some reason, not all Kindle books include the pictures, but this one does and they are gorgeous. I really enjoyed re-reading a childhood favorite, without having to actually carry the book with me.
Brings back memorys.
I got this book because I remembered reading this story as a child and loved it and I found out that I still do. Great read if you want to give great memories to someone or walk down memory lane.