The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley is a classic children's novel first published in 1863. The story follows a young chimney sweep named Tom who, after a series of adventures, transforms into a water baby. As a water baby, Tom embarks on a journey of discovery and redemption under the sea, meeting various creatures and learning valuable moral lessons. The novel combines elements of fantasy and social commentary, addressing issues such as child labor and the importance of kindness and cleanliness. This edition is published by Easton Press in 2002.