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Helen's Babies

Helen's Babies by John Habberton
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Harry Burton, salesman of white-goods, bachelor of twenty-eight leads a charmed existence. A letter from his sister, Helen changes his life forever. She and her husband have been invited for a holiday but they can't find anyone to baby-sit their two toddlers, five-year-old Budge and three-year-old Toddie. Ever the gallant helpful, Harry steps in, foreseeing nothing but a relaxed vacation with lots of books to read and thinks baby-sitting's a breeze. But destiny has other plans. Harry has long adored a lovely lady from afar and hopes to convince her that he is marriage material by displaying his nurturing side. The only problem is, he hasn't reckoned with the two little imps he's saddled with!

One of the most hilarious and entertaining books ever been written about adult-child encounters, Helen's Babies by John Habberton was an instant best-seller when it first came out in 1876. The book's original title was Helen's Babies: With Some Account of Their Ways: Innocent, Crafty, Angelic, Impish, Witching and Repulsive, And Also a Partial Record of their Actions during Ten Days of Their Existence! Habberton himself was of such a shy and retiring disposition that he didn't put his name to the book initially. It was only in 1903 after its wild success, that John Habberton declared himself to be the author, via a newspaper ad!

It was so popular that though Habberton initially meant it for adults, its appeal soon crossed all barriers. Writers like Rudyard Kipling and GK Chesterton lavished praise on it, George Orwell mentions it in one of his essays and readers across the world felt it ranked on par with classics like Tom Sawyer or The Wind in The Willows. However, like many books of the time, it slowly faded into oblivion and few modern-day readers have even heard of it.

So here's a chance to delve into the zany world of the imps and Harry Burton!


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 5 reviews)

Reviewer: - February 28, 2017
Subject: Delightful
Delightfully funny story and a terrific job by the reader.
Reviewer: - August 17, 2015
Subject: Such a cute story
The reader brings out the sweetness in this humorous story set in a time and place that will never be seen again. For this child at heart, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I love coming back to listen to this retelling of a glimpse in the life of these two adorable juvenile characters. The reader shows well her gift for storytelling.
Reviewer: - June 7, 2015
Subject: Thank You Kara
So deliciously enjoyable.
Reviewer: - January 30, 2014
Subject: Well done
Reader added to the enjoyment of the story. So nice because some do not!
Reviewer: - December 18, 2013
Subject: really lovely
Kara Shallenborg makes this optimistic tale the perfect read (or I should say "listen")


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