_Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands_[2] is a handsomely bound and well illustrated volume, from which young readers can learn a great many things about the history, legends, and present appearance of Spain, Italy, Greece, and some other European countries. This book is written in a chatty, familiar style, and the information given by the teacher to the class of boys who are travelling under his care is of the kind to especially interest boys and girls.
The fun and frolic of _Five Little Mice in a Mouse-Trap_,[3] as told by the Man in the Moon, will be a source of delight to many other little "mice." Nibble, Brighteyes, Fluff, Puff, and Downy, the baby, are real, living children. They chase butterflies and bees up and down in the "mouse-trap" garden, play with dolls and dogs and kittens, and have a splendid time. Uncle Jack is the best of uncles, and the Man in the Moon a constant friend. The story of the Mice is beautifully illustrated with drawings by Kate Greenaway, Addie Ledyard, and others.
[1] _A Book of Rhymes and Tunes_. Compiled and arranged by MARGARET PEARMAIN OSGOOD. Translations by LOUISA Y. CRAIGIN. 8vo, pp. 128. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co.
[2] _Zigzag Journeys in Classic Lands; or, Tommy Toby's Trip to Mount Parnassus_. By HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH. Illustrated. 8vo, pp. 318. Boston: Estes & Lauriat.
[3] _Five Little Mice in a Mouse-Trap, by the Man in the Moon_. By LAURA E. RICHARDS. Illustrated. 8vo, pp. 228. Boston: Estes & Lauriat.
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