THE BABES IN THE WOOD

THE BABES IN THE WOOD - BY RANDOLPH CALDECOT - ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS LITERATURE - ENGLISH FOLK TALES -GUNSTON CLASSICS



When the parents of two young children die, the uncle takes them and profits from the money left by their parents. Tiring of the their care, the uncle hires 2 thugs to take the children deep into the wood and kill them. The tale is a sad one showing the innocense of the children and the evil uncle from whom they suffer.
Originally published in 1879. Some will see similarities shared with the German folk tale, Hansel & Gretel. Written in verse and illustrated by the author. A Gunston Classic
ages 8-10
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THE BABES IN THE WOOD

THE BABES IN THE WOOD - BY RANDOLPH CALDECOT - ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS LITERATURE - ENGLISH FOLK TALES -GUNSTON CLASSICS



When the parents of two young children die, the uncle takes them and profits from the money left by their parents. Tiring of the their care, the uncle hires 2 thugs to take the children deep into the wood and kill them. The tale is a sad one showing the innocense of the children and the evil uncle from whom they suffer.
Originally published in 1879. Some will see similarities shared with the German folk tale, Hansel & Gretel. Written in verse and illustrated by the author. A Gunston Classic
ages 8-10
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THE BABES IN THE WOOD

THE BABES IN THE WOOD

THE BABES IN THE WOOD

THE BABES IN THE WOOD

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THE BABES IN THE WOOD - BY RANDOLPH CALDECOT - ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS LITERATURE - ENGLISH FOLK TALES -GUNSTON CLASSICS



When the parents of two young children die, the uncle takes them and profits from the money left by their parents. Tiring of the their care, the uncle hires 2 thugs to take the children deep into the wood and kill them. The tale is a sad one showing the innocense of the children and the evil uncle from whom they suffer.
Originally published in 1879. Some will see similarities shared with the German folk tale, Hansel & Gretel. Written in verse and illustrated by the author. A Gunston Classic
ages 8-10

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781666267273
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 03/28/2021
Pages: 38
Sales rank: 669,323
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Randolph Caldecott, - Illustrator/author 22 March 1846 – 12 February 1886) was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honour. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations.

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