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Title:
The Babes in the Wood
One of R. Caldecott's Picture Books
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Niehof, Suzanne Shell and the Online
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Summary: "The Babes in the Wood" by Randolph Caldecott is a children's picture book that was likely written during the late 19th century. This enchanting tale follows the story of two innocent children who face dire circumstances after the death of their parents. The book combines elements of folklore and morality, exploring themes of innocence, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in a whimsical yet poignant manner. The narrative begins with the tragic story of a gentleman and his wife who leave behind two beautiful children when they pass away. Their uncle, entrusted with the children's care, ultimately plots to dispose of them for their inheritance. However, the hired ruffians tasked with carrying out the deed are overcome with guilt. When their plan fails, the children wander alone in the woods, finding temporary solace in each other's company until they ultimately perish from neglect. In a tender ending, nature takes its course as a robin covers their bodies with leaves, capturing the essence of both their innocence and the tragic fate that befalls them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886
EBook No.: 19361
Published: Sep 23, 2006
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Picture books for children
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Babes in the Wood
One of R. Caldecott's Picture Books
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Niehof, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Babes in the Wood" by Randolph Caldecott is a children's picture book that was likely written during the late 19th century. This enchanting tale follows the story of two innocent children who face dire circumstances after the death of their parents. The book combines elements of folklore and morality, exploring themes of innocence, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life in a whimsical yet poignant manner. The narrative begins with the tragic story of a gentleman and his wife who leave behind two beautiful children when they pass away. Their uncle, entrusted with the children's care, ultimately plots to dispose of them for their inheritance. However, the hired ruffians tasked with carrying out the deed are overcome with guilt. When their plan fails, the children wander alone in the woods, finding temporary solace in each other's company until they ultimately perish from neglect. In a tender ending, nature takes its course as a robin covers their bodies with leaves, capturing the essence of both their innocence and the tragic fate that befalls them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Illustrator: Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886
EBook No.: 19361
Published: Sep 23, 2006
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Picture books for children
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.