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CHRISTMAS BOOKSFor the Little FolkTIK-TOK OF OZBy L. Frank BaumThe “Children’s Favorite Author” has here a jolly story in his best vein of humor and invention. All the old favorites whose reappearance children demand, and many new ones of droll interest. A story to keep the youngsters guessing and to bring them back again and again. Illustrations in great number by John R. Neill.$1.25THE MOTHER GOOSE PARADEBy Anita de CampiA great big book, 11×17½ inches, giving the ever-popular Mother Goose jingles new settings and new utility. Humorous interpretations in gay colors. A combination painting-in and cut-out book for child entertainment and for practical nursery decoration. Illuminated boards.$1.50For GirlsAZALEA AT SUNSET GAPBy Elia W. PeattieCharm and vigor and wholesome girl interests, in a story of the Blue Ridge. Mrs. Peattie thoroughly understands the American girl and what she likes in the way of reading. “Azalea” has made many friends.75c netTHE CAMP FIRE GIRLS AT PINE-TREE CAMPBy Margaret Love SandersonA new narrative interest for girls. An outdoor story bright with things “doing.” A Camp Fire Girls story of more than ordinary merit and interest. For any girl who likes reading.75c netAUNT JANE’S NIECES OUT WESTBy Edith Van DyneThe ninth title of one of the most successful series of girls’ stories in recent years. Distinguished by more than usual plot, brisk action, cheery, vivacious girl characters.60cFor BoysTHE PIRATE SHARKBy Elliott WhitneyThe thrill of big game hunting and capital adventure, with plenty of action and suspense. Not sensational, but decidedly diverting.60cTHE BOY SCOUTS OF THE AIR ON THE GREAT LAKESBy Gordon StuartThe outdoor boy will read this Boy Scout story with eager attention—so will his “booky” brother. A Great Lake cruise with a treasure hunt at the end of it, carries promise of adventure well fulfilled in this story.60cFor Grown-UpsNANCY THE JOYOUSBy Edith StowThe charm of simplicity and naturalness, and the infectious good cheer of a heroine of a whimsical humor and hopefulness, make this novel more than merely entertaining. You will recommend it to your friends. 12mo; illustrated.$1.00 netDIANE OF THE GREEN VANBy Leona DalrympleThe $10,000 Prize Novel—an outdoor love story, refreshing in atmosphere and sentiment, bright with conversation and originality. A surprising plot—a captivating heroine—a satisfying story of love, laughter, adventure, mystery.$1.35 netMISS MINERVA AND WILLIAM GREEN HILLBy Frances Boyd CalhounEach copy sold averages at least half a dozen readers, and as many friends. Well over 160,000 copies in circulation. Strong in the humor of childhood and the love of a good laugh. The pure gold of innocent fun, presented with remarkable insight and sympathy.$1.00At All BookstoresPublishersReilly & BrittonChicago

CHRISTMAS BOOKS

For the Little Folk

TIK-TOK OF OZ

By L. Frank Baum

The “Children’s Favorite Author” has here a jolly story in his best vein of humor and invention. All the old favorites whose reappearance children demand, and many new ones of droll interest. A story to keep the youngsters guessing and to bring them back again and again. Illustrations in great number by John R. Neill.

$1.25

THE MOTHER GOOSE PARADE

By Anita de Campi

A great big book, 11×17½ inches, giving the ever-popular Mother Goose jingles new settings and new utility. Humorous interpretations in gay colors. A combination painting-in and cut-out book for child entertainment and for practical nursery decoration. Illuminated boards.

$1.50

For Girls

AZALEA AT SUNSET GAP

By Elia W. Peattie

Charm and vigor and wholesome girl interests, in a story of the Blue Ridge. Mrs. Peattie thoroughly understands the American girl and what she likes in the way of reading. “Azalea” has made many friends.

75c net

THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS AT PINE-TREE CAMP

By Margaret Love Sanderson

A new narrative interest for girls. An outdoor story bright with things “doing.” A Camp Fire Girls story of more than ordinary merit and interest. For any girl who likes reading.

75c net

AUNT JANE’S NIECES OUT WEST

By Edith Van Dyne

The ninth title of one of the most successful series of girls’ stories in recent years. Distinguished by more than usual plot, brisk action, cheery, vivacious girl characters.

60c

For Boys

THE PIRATE SHARK

By Elliott Whitney

The thrill of big game hunting and capital adventure, with plenty of action and suspense. Not sensational, but decidedly diverting.

60c

THE BOY SCOUTS OF THE AIR ON THE GREAT LAKES

By Gordon Stuart

The outdoor boy will read this Boy Scout story with eager attention—so will his “booky” brother. A Great Lake cruise with a treasure hunt at the end of it, carries promise of adventure well fulfilled in this story.

60c

For Grown-Ups

NANCY THE JOYOUS

By Edith Stow

The charm of simplicity and naturalness, and the infectious good cheer of a heroine of a whimsical humor and hopefulness, make this novel more than merely entertaining. You will recommend it to your friends. 12mo; illustrated.

$1.00 net

DIANE OF THE GREEN VAN

By Leona Dalrymple

The $10,000 Prize Novel—an outdoor love story, refreshing in atmosphere and sentiment, bright with conversation and originality. A surprising plot—a captivating heroine—a satisfying story of love, laughter, adventure, mystery.

$1.35 net

MISS MINERVA AND WILLIAM GREEN HILL

By Frances Boyd Calhoun

Each copy sold averages at least half a dozen readers, and as many friends. Well over 160,000 copies in circulation. Strong in the humor of childhood and the love of a good laugh. The pure gold of innocent fun, presented with remarkable insight and sympathy.

$1.00

At All Bookstores

PublishersReilly & BrittonChicago


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