An inspiring book. The chapter on "Rhetorical Illustrations" is especially applicable, but the entire work, although written for preachers, has rich stores of instruction and guidance for teachers.
"The Art of Illustration," by C. H. Spurgeon. Wilbur B. Ketchum. $1.25.
A book by a master giving the secret of his art.
"Parables from Nature," by Margaret Gatty. Macmillan & Co. 2 vols., 18mo, $1.50.
A wonderful book, in which nature is used to typify spiritual truths. It should be owned by every mother and teacher.
"Parables. Laws of Nature and Life, or Science applied to Character," by Louisa Parsons Hopkins. Lee & Shepard. 15 cents.
"Stories of the Saints," by Mrs. C. Van D. Chenoweth. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. $1.00.
Supplies a want which should be more "felt" than it is. Is it not as important that our children should know the story of Christian saints and martyrs as that of Greek gods and heroes?
"Kindergarten Stories and Morning Talks," by Sara E. Wiltse. Ginn & Co. 212 pp., 75 cents.
"Stories for Kindergartens and Primary Schools," by Sara E. Wiltse. Ginn & Co. 50 cents.
"A Brave Baby and Other Stories," by Sara E. Wiltse. Ginn & Co. 50 cents.
These three books are storehouses of inspiration and models of story-telling.
"Child Stories from the Masters," by Maude Menefee. Kindergarten Literature Co., Chicago. $1.00.
An excellent selection of themes from poets, dramatists, and the Bible. The teacher will do well to study the originals and try to improve upon the stories given.
"Child's Christ-Tales," by Andrea Hofer. Woman's Temple, Chicago. $1.00.
Choice illustrations from the masters. Suggestive tales and parables.
"The Kindergarten Sunday-School," by Frederika Beard. Kindergarten Publishing Co., Woman's Temple, Chicago.
An attempt to solve the infant class problem. Three series of lessons, each having sequence and unity. Suggestive in its plan, and likely to help teachers to improve upon the models given.
_Books to be Read for the Sake of a Better Understanding of Child Nature._
"Study of Child Nature," by Elizabeth Harrison. Chicago Kindergarten Training School. $1.00.
"Children's Rights," by Kate Douglas Wiggin. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. $1.00.
"A Boy's Town," by W. D. Howells. Harper & Bros., New York. $1.25.