New Books for the Young
IN THE MIZ
ByGrace E. Ward. With eight pictures in color and numerous illustrations in the text from pen-and-ink drawings by Clara E. Atwood. Small 4to. $1.50.
ByGrace E. Ward. With eight pictures in color and numerous illustrations in the text from pen-and-ink drawings by Clara E. Atwood. Small 4to. $1.50.
Sevendelightfully fanciful and humorous stories for young readers, told in simple language. They deal with the impossible, and have much harmless fun. Children who love “Alice in Wonderland” will open wide their eyes when they read of the marvellous transformations described.
LITTLE ALMOND BLOSSOMS
ByJessie Juliet Knox. With sixteen illustrations from photographs of Chinese children in California. 12mo. $1.50.
ByJessie Juliet Knox. With sixteen illustrations from photographs of Chinese children in California. 12mo. $1.50.
A charmingand original book of stories of Chinese boys and girls, by an author who depicts them from life. The scenes are laid principally in “Chinatown,” San Francisco, and the experiences of the little Mongolians will delight all juvenile readers. The books are faithfully illustrated from photographs.
THE ALLEY CAT’S KITTEN
ByCaroline M. Fuller. With full-page illustrations by H. C. Ireland and cuts in text by John Huybers. 12mo. $1.50.
ByCaroline M. Fuller. With full-page illustrations by H. C. Ireland and cuts in text by John Huybers. 12mo. $1.50.
Thealley cat leaves her kitten at the door of a hospitable house, and it is presented to Eunice in her Christmas stocking. The author has a strong sense of humor, a genuine love for the feline race, and a thorough insight into the child’s love of domestic animals.
THE NURSERY FIRE
ByRosalind Richards. Illustrated with full-page plates and illustrations in the text by Clara E. Atwood. Small 4to. Decorated cloth, $1.50.
ByRosalind Richards. Illustrated with full-page plates and illustrations in the text by Clara E. Atwood. Small 4to. Decorated cloth, $1.50.
Thesedainty and entertaining short stories are written for children and about children. The author is a daughter of Mrs. Laura E. Richards, the popular author of “The Golden Windows,” “Captain January,” and the “Toto” stories.