The Water-Babies is a children's novel by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1863. The book tells the story of a young boy named Tom who drowns and is reborn as a water baby, living underwater with other water babies. Throughout the novel, Tom learns valuable lessons about life and death, and eventually returns to the surface to live among humans again. The Water-Babies contains many songs that are sung by the characters throughout the story. Some of these songs include "The Song of the Shark", which is a lullaby sung by the sharks to their young ones; "The Song of the Whale", which is a song about the beauty and power of whales; and "The Song of the Sea-Serpent", which is a song about the legendary sea creature. Overall, The Water-Babies is a classic children's novel that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. Its songs are an important part of the story, adding to its charm and appeal.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy