portrayed by Mr. Hassall in this amusing picture-book. As
depicted with Mr. Hassall's inimitable skill, and described in
humorous verse by Mr. Bingham, they may challenge comparison
with the classic Struwwelpeter. Each picture is not only
attractive and amusing in itself, but furnishes a hint of
virtues to be imitated or faults to be avoided.
"Exactly hits the mark."--_Scotsman._
"A most original picture-book."--_World._
MRS. PERCY DEARMER
Roundabout Rhymes. With 20 full-page Illustrations in colour by Mrs.
PERCY DEARMER. Imperial 8vo, cloth extra, 2s. 6d.
A charming volume of verses and colour pictures for little
folk--rhymes and pictures about most of the everyday events of
nursery life.
"The best verses written for children since Stevenson's
_Child's Garden_."--_The Guardian._
STEWART ORR--JOHN BRYMER
Gammon and Spinach: Pictures by STEWART ORR. Verses by JOHN BRYMER.
Cover design and 24 pages in Full Colour. Picture boards,
cloth back, 6s.
In _Gammon and Spinach_ Mr. Stewart Orr has produced a
picture-book unique of its kind. Nothing could be more droll
than the situations in which he represents the frog, the pig,
the mouse, the elephant, and the other well-known characters who
appear in his pages. Little folk will find in these pictures a
source of endless delight, and the artistic skill which they
display will have a special appeal to children of an older
growth.
"Merry and handsome enough to make thousands of friends among
little folk, what with its original verses and its amusing
pictures."--_Literary World._
"The book should attain a wide popularity in the
nursery."--_Morning Post._
H. B. NEILSON--JOHN BRYMER
Games and Gambols. Illustrated by HARRY B. NEILSON; with Verses
by JOHN BRYMER. 26 pages in colour, and 24 pages of letterpress.
Picture boards, 9 inches by 11-1/4 inches, cloth back, 2s. 6d.;
also cloth elegant, 3s. 6d.
Mr. Neilson surpasses himself in these irresistible colour
pictures representing the animal world at play. The great test
match between the Lions and the Kangaroos, Mrs. Mouse's
Ping-Pong Party, Mr. Bruin playing Golf, Towser's Bicycle Tour,
and the Kittens _v._ Bunnies Football Match, are a few among the
many droll subjects illustrated in this amusing and original
series.
"Mr. Neilson has a positive genius for making animals
comic."--_Academy._
"Children will revel in
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