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100	1		_aCaldecott, Randolph, _d1846-1886
245	1	4	_aThe Babes in the Wood : _bOne of R. Caldecott's Picture Books
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-09-23
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Niehof, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPicture books for children
653			_aOrphans -- Juvenile poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19361
999			_c60746 _d60746