Chapter XXII: Conclusion (3)

No child of six or seven should have any difficulty in reading and understanding _unaided_ the pretty stories in the 6_d._ series. In the 9_d._ series the language used is slightly more advanced, but is well within the capacity of children of seven and upwards, while the 1_s._ series is designed for little folk of somewhat greater attainments. If the stories are read _to_ and not _by_ children, it will be found that the 6_d._ 9_d._ and 1_s._ series are equally suitable for little folk of all ages.

*“GRADUATED” STORIES AT A SHILLING*

Holidays at Sunnycroft. By ANNIE S. SWAN. _New Edition._
At Lathom’s Siege. By SARAH TYTLER.
Fleckie. By BESSIE MARCHANT.
Elsie Wins. By ELLINOR DAVENPORT ADAMS.
Bears and Dacoits. By G. A. HENTY.
Crusoes of the Frozen North. By DR. GORDON STABLES.
A Saxon Maid. By ELIZA F. POLLARD.
Uncle Bob. By MEREDITH FLETCHER.
Jack of Both Sides. By FLORENCE COOMBE.
Do Your Duty! By G. A. HENTY.
Terry. By ROSA MULHOLLAND (Lady Gilbert).

*“GRADUATED” STORIES AT NINEPENCE*

Gipsy Dick. By Mrs. HENRY CLARKE.
Two to One. By FLORENCE COOMBE.
Cherrythorpe Fair. By MABEL MACKNESS.
Little Greycoat. By ELLINOR DAVENPORT ADAMS.
Tommy’s Trek. By BESSIE MARCHANT.
That Boy Jim. By Mrs. HENRY CLARKE.
The Adventures of Carlo. By KATHARINE TYNAN.
The Shoeblack’s Cat. By W. L. ROOPER.
Three Troublesome Monkeys. By A. B. ROMNEY.
The Little Red Purse. By JENNIE CHAPPELL.

*“GRADUATED” STORIES AT SIXPENCE*

Hi-Tum, Ti-Tum, and Scrub. By JENNIE CHAPPELL.
Edie’s Adventures. By GERALDINE MOCKLER.
Two Little Crusoes. By A. B. ROMNEY.
The Lost Doll. By JENNIE CHAPPELL.
Bunny and Furry. By GERALDINE MOCKLER.
Bravest of All. By MABEL MACKNESS.
Winnie’s White Frock. By JENNIE CHAPPELL.
Lost Toby. By M. S. HAYCRAFT.
A Boy Cousin. By GERALDINE MOCKLER.
Travels of Fuzz and Buzz. By GERALDINE MOCKLER.
Teddy’s Adventures. By Mrs. HENRY CLARKE.

NEW CHILDREN’S PICTURE-BOOKS

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Grimm’s Fairy Tales

In this beautiful series of picture-books the best of these fairy tales are given. The text is printed on good paper in a large and clear type, and the many illustrations in colour and in black-and-white are by Miss HELEN STRATTON.

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_Picture-boards, 13½ inches by 10 inches_

*Grimm’s Fairy Tales*

This handsome volume contains a large selection of the most popular stories by the brothers Grimm. The cover and no fewer than thirty pages are in full colour. Also in cloth, 3s. 6d.

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_Picture-boards, 13½ inches by 10 inches_

*Hansel and Grettel* | *Cherryblossom*
*Roland and Maybird*

Besides the title story each volume contains several of the most popular of _Grimm’s Fairy Tales_.

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Historical Picture-Books

This novel series comprises those stories in English History that will interest and amuse little children. The tales are told in such a manner as to attract children, dates and anything that might even in the slightest way suggest the lesson-book being carefully avoided.

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_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches_

*My Book of True Stories*

This book contains over thirty full-page drawings and a large number of smaller illustrations by Mr. T. H. Robinson. The cover and about twenty pages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._

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_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches_

*True Stories of Olden Days*
*True Stories of Great Deeds*
*My Book of Noble Deeds*

Each book contains seven or eight pages in colour and many black-and-white illustrations. The text is printed in bold type.

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Scripture Picture-Books

This excellent series includes several books of New Testament stories simply told. The illustrations are by eminent artists, and the text, which, besides incidents in the life of Christ, includes most of the Parables, has been specially written by Mrs. L. Haskell, one of the most popular authors of stories for little folk.

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_Picture boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches._

*Stories from the Life of Christ*

This interesting volume contains over thirty full-page drawings, and a large number of smaller illustrations. The cover and no fewer than twenty pages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._

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_Picture boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches_

*Glad Tidings* | *Gentle Jesus*
*The Good Shepherd*

Each book contains an average of six full-page illustrations, many vignettes, and eight pages in colour. The text is printed in bold type.

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Animal Picture-Books

This is certainly the best series of Animal Picture-books published at the price. The pictures, which are all drawn by eminent artists, will form an endless source of pleasure to little folks. The text is written in very simple language.

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_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches_

*A Picture-Book of Animals* | *Faithful Friends*

These bright and attractive volumes contain over thirty full-page drawings, and a number of smaller illustrations. The cover and about twenty pages are in colour. Also in cloth, gilt edges, 2_s._

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_Picture-boards. Quarto, 10⅛ inches by 7¾ inches_

*Talks about Animals* | *Bow-wow Picture-Book*
*Animals of All Lands* | *Cats and Kits*
*My Book of Animals* | *Friends at the Farm*

Each contains seven or eight pages in colour and many black-and-white illustrations. The covers, also in colour, are very attractive.

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

The following typographical errors were corrected:

page 54, “been” changed to “been on”
page 54, “mast.” changed to “mast?”
page 60, “clergyman” changed to “clergyman.”
page 96, “operation.” changed to “operation?”
page 97, “may” changed to “many”
page 251, “coxwain” changed to “coxswain”
page 252, “as well” changed to “a swell”
page 319, “kine” changed to “kind”
page 341, “Colpoy’s” changed to “Colpoys’”
advertisements, page 12, “success” changed to “success.”

In addition, many missing or wrong quote marks have been standardized.

Inconsistent use of hyphens and capitalization of military ranks has been retained as in the original.

One illustration, which was between pages 32 and 33 in the original edition, has been moved to page 65, as indicated in the list of illustrations.