Book description
Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was one of the most important British
illustrators. He transformed the world of decorated children's books in
the Victorian era. In 1877, he was asked by Edmund Evans, the colour
printer and talented engraver, to illustrate two children's books. These
books were an immediate success and he went on to produce two books
every Christmas until he died. Caldecott chose all the stories and
rhymes he illustrated and occasionally wrote and added to the stories
himself. His delightful style and humour can still be enjoyed by young
and old alike. This story, 'The Babes In The Wood', was originally
published in 1879. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these
classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the
original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation
of children.
