The Water Babies
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Book Description
Young Tom is a chimney-sweeper's boy who one day falls into a river and drowns, only to be transformed into a water-baby. Through his encounters with friendly fish, curious lobsters, and characters such as Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, he sloughs off his selfish nature and earns his just reward. Tom's comic adventures are constantly interrupted by Kingsley's sideswipes at contemporary issues such as c... More
Book Information
Publisher | Ice Water Press |
Binding | Hardcover |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | 1921381647 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1921381645 |
Publication Date | 10/01/2008 |
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About Zena Holloway (Illustrator) : Zena Holloway is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Zena Holloway include Water Babies #01: Colors (Water Babies), Water Babies: Counting (Wate... more
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10/11/2011 tom flood said: The most dazzlingly presented edition I have ever seen. The blend of photography and illustration is breathtaking, the production values to die for. This 2008 edition is bound to bring this marvellous story into the hearts of a whole new generation. Stunning.
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