The Water Babies - A Retelling from the Original

Blue Duck Books/PQ Blackwell Ltd, Auckalnd, New Zealand, 2008. May have wear to dustjacket extremities, and small tear at top of dustjacket spine next to back cover.

In this contemporary retelling of Kingsley's classic tale, inspired images by award-winning underwater photography Zena Holloway and illustrator Heidi Taylor combine to bring the story of the water babies to life in a unique and entrancing way. While retaining Kingsley's blend of humour, fantasy and delightful innocence, this new version demonstrates that the strong moral tone of the original is as relevant and appealing today as it was 150 years ago...