Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North. Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
[Sidenote: _THE OLD TESTAMENT ADAPTED FOR LITTLE CHILDREN_]
_Convention Teacher_: "An admirable book in every way. The writer has read many of the stories to his own children, and they have been received with delight. We commend the book to mothers and to the teachers of little children."
_Scottish Review_: "Here is a book which many will welcome. The authoress has considerable experience and real skill in the art of imparting religious ideas to very young minds, as well as a manifest love of such labor."
_Religious Telescope_: "If it were in our power it would be introduced into every home where there is a child."
_Central Presbyterian_: "Best of its kind we have yet seen."
_Southwestern Christian Advocate_: "Tells the little ones in a way quite original and exceptional the beautiful stories of the Old Testament."
_Evangelical_: "It is a pleasure to recommend a book that will supply a long-felt need on the part of the Christian mother. The nature study which abounds throughout the book in one of its strong attractions, teaching the little children to associate the beauties of natural animal life with God, the giver of all these blessings."
TALES OF BIBLE HEROES FOR THE CHILDREN OF TO-DAY
Introduction by A.F. Schauffler. Illustrated, Cloth, net $1.25
[Illustration: Tell me a True Story. Mary Stewart.]
A new volume of "Bible Stories for the Children's Hour," which comes at once into deserved popularity. _Henry van Dyke_ says: "It brings the meaning of Christianity to the children's level." _Patterson Du Bois_ says: "At the top of all the Bible story books for children." _Dr. William R. Richards_ says: "These stories have lived through a thorough testing." _Henry Shane Coffin_ says: "A fascinating book, much needed, a treasure."
_Cumberland Presbyterian_: "No little talent has been lavished on the retelling of the Scripture stories, and many a teacher will find the book available for help and for suggestion."
_Northern Christian Advocate_: "We can heartily commend this book as being the one needed for successful presentation of Bible stories. Children in the home will find this one of the best entertainers."