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A Child's Influence, or KATHLEEN AND HER GREAT UNCLE. By LISA LOCKYER. Fcap. 8vo.

"It shows how great is the power of a loving child to influence her seniors."-Western Morning News.

Adventures of Kwei, the Chinese Girl. By the Author of "Little Lisette,' ," "Clement's Trial and Victory," etc.

Bertrand Du Guesclin, the Hero of Brittany. By EMILE DE BONNECHOSE. Translated by MARGARET S. JEUNE.

"The high tone of feeling with which it is written makes it specially valuable as an educational book, taking education in the sense of formation of character. All boys will enjoy it for the scenes of adventure and heroism through which it leads them."-Literary Churchman.

Corner Cottage, and Its Inmates, or TRUST IN GOD. BY FRANCES OSBORNE.

Father Time's Story Book for the Little Ones. By KATHLEEN KNOX, Author of "Fairy Gifts," &c.

"Charmingly and impressively told."-Art Journal.

From Peasant to Prince, or THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER PRINCE MENSCHIKOFF. From the Russian by Madame PIETZKER.

"A charming Russian tale, tracing the steps of Menschikoff from the time of his being a poor lad, to his exaltation under Peter the Great."Daily Review.

William Allair, or RUNNING AWAY TO SEA. By Mrs. H. WOOD, Author of "The Channings," etc.

"There is a fascination about Mrs. Wood's writings from which neither old nor young can escape."-Bell's Messenger.

Davenport's (Mrs.) Constance and Nellie, or THE LOST WILL
Our Birthdays, AND HOW TO IMPROVE THEM.

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The Happy Holidays, or BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT HOME.
The Holidays Abroad, or RIGHT AT LAST.

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The Book of Remembrance FOR EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. With blank spaces for recording Weddings, Birthdays, &c. With Oxford Border Printed in Red. Gilt edges.

Children of the Olden Time. By the Author of "A Trap to Catch a Sunbeam." 27 Illustrations. Imperial 16mo.

The Boy's Own Toy Maker: a Practical Illustrated Guide to the useful employment of Leisure Hours. By E. LANDELLS. With Two Hundred Cuts. Ninth Edition. Royal 16mo.

“A new and valuable form of endless amusement."-Nonconformist. "We recommend it to all who have children to be instructed and amused."-Economist.

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The Seasons; a Poem by the Rev. O. RAYMOND, LL.B., Author of "The Art of Fishing on the principle of avoiding cruelty," "Paradise," and other Poems. Foolscap Octavo, with Four Illustrations. Price 2s. 6d.

Spring Time; or, Words in Season. A Book for Girls. SIDNEY COX. Third Edition. Small Post 8vo, price 2s. 6d.

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The Girl's Own Toy Maker, AND BOOK OF RECREATION. By E. and A. LANDELLS. Sixth Edition. With 200 Illustrations. "A perfect magazine of information."-Illustrated News of the World.

COMICAL PICTURE BOOKS.

Uniform in Size with "The Struwwelpeter."

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Loves of Tom Tucker and Little Bo-Peep. Written and Illustrated by THOMAS HOOD.

Spectropia, or SURPRISING SPECTRAL ILLUSIONS, showing Ghosts everywhere, and of any Colour. By J. H. BROWN. Fifth Edition.

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"One of the best toy books we have seen."-Athenæum. "The illusions are founded on true scientific principles."-Chemical Upside Down: a Series of Amusing Pictures from Sketches by the late W. MCCONNELL, with Verses by THOMAS HOOD. "Ludicrous and amusing."-Illustrated Times.

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Fanny and Her Mamma, or EASY LESSONS FOR CHILDREN.
Good in Everything, or THE EARLY HISTORY OF GILBERT
HARLAND. By Mrs. BARWELL. Second Edition.

Infantine Knowledge: a Spelling and Reading Book on a Popular
Plan. Tenth Edition.

Little Lessons for Little Learners, in Words of One Syllable. By Mrs. BARWELL. Eleventh Edition.

Mamma's Bible Stories, FOR HER LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS. Seventeenth Edition.

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Mamma's Bible Stories (A Sequel to). Sixth Edition.

Mamma's Lessons, FOR HER LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS. 16th Edition. Silver Swan (The): a Fairy Tale. By MADAME DE CHATELAIN. Illustrated by JOHN LEECH.

Tales of School Life. By AGNES LOUDON.

ABSOLON. Second Edition. Royal 16mo.

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Wonders of Home, in Eleven Stories (The). By GRANDFATHER GREY. Fourth Edition. Royal 16mo.

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Asem, the Man Hater: An Eastern Tale.

Illustrated. 4to.

By OLIVER GOLDSMITH

Confessions of a Lost Dog (The). Reported by her Mistress, FRANCES POWER COBBE. With a Photograph of the Dog from Life, by FRANK HAES. Super-royal 16mo.

Illustrated Paper Model Maker. By E. LANDELLS.

Rhymes and Pictures ABOUT BREAD, TEA, SUGAR, COTTON, Coals, AND GOLD. BY WILLIAM NEWMAN. Seventy-two Illustrations. Price 2s. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

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*Each Subject may be had separately. 6d. plain; 1s. coloured. Sunday Evenings with Sophia, or LITTLE TALKS ON GREAT SUBJECTS. Fcap. 8vo.

Home Amusements: a Choice Collection of Riddles, Charades, Conundrums, Parlour Games, and Forfeits.

How to Make Dolls' Furniture AND TO FURNISH A DOLL'S HOUSE. With 70 Illustrations. Small 4to, price 2s.

Key to Knowledge, or THINGS IN COMMON USE SIMPLY AND
SHORTLY EXPLAINED. Thirteenth Edition.

Scenes of Animal Life and Character, FROM NATURE AND
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The Surprising Adventures of the Clumsy Boy Crusoe. By
CHARLES H. Ross. With Twenty-three Coloured Illustrations.
The Remarkable History of the House that Jack Built. Illus-
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The Young Vocalist: a Collection of Twelve Songs, each with an
Accompaniment for the Pianoforte, selected from Mozart, Weber,
Mendelssohn, Spohr, etc. By Mrs. MOUNCEY BARTHOLOMEW,
Associate of the Philharmonic Society. 4to, price 2s. imitation
cloth; or 3s. 6d. bound in extra cloth, gilt edges.

One Shilling and Sixpence each, cloth elegant, with

Illustrations.

Always Happy, or ANECDOTES OF FELIX AND HIS SISTER SERENA. Angelo; or, THE PINE FOREST IN THE ALPS. By GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY. Illustrated by JOHN ABSOLON. 5th Thousand. Among the Brigands, and other Tales of Adventure. By Mrs. BOWEN.

Animal Histories. THE DOG.

Animal Histories. THE ROBINS AND MOUSE.

Aunt Annette's Stories to Ada. By ANNETTE A. SALAMAN. Brave Nelly; or, WEAK HANDS AND A WILLING HEART.

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Christian Elliott, or MRS. DANVER'S PRIZE.

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Featherland; or, How THE BIRDS LIVED AT GREENLAWN. By G. M. FENN. Illustrated, F. W. KEYL, &c. 4th Thousand. Female Christian Names, AND THEIR TEACHINGS.

By MRS.

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Humble Life: a Tale of HUMBLE HOMES. By the Author of 'Gerty and May," &c. Illustrated by T. C. COLLINS.

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Kingston's (W. H. G.) Child of the Wreck: or, THE Loss of
THE ROYAL GEORGE. Illustrated by H. W. PETHERICK.

Heroic Wife (The); or, THE ADVENTURES OF
Illustrated by

A FAMILY ON THE BANKS OF THE AMAZON.

H. W. PETHERICK. Fourth Thousand.

Lady Stoddart's Scottish Tales.

Lee's (Mrs. R.) Playing at Settlers; or, THE FAGGOT HOUSE. Illustrated by Sir JOHN GILBERT. 4th Thousand.

Twelve Stories of the Sayings and Doings

of Animals. With Illustrations by J. W. ARCHER.

Little Lisette, THE ORPHAN OF ALSACE. "Clement's Trial and Victory," &c.

By M. E. B., Author of Fourth Thousand.

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Little Roebuck (The), from the German. Illustrated by Losson.
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Live Toys; OR, ANECDOTES OF OUR FOUR-LEGGED AND OTHER PETS.
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Long Evenings; or, STORIES FOR MY LITTLE FRIENDS. BY EMILIA
MARRYATT. Illustrated by JOHN ABSOLON.

Poetry and Nature. SHORT POEMS AND TRIMMER'S INTRODUCTION.
HARRY'S HOLIDAY, AND NEVER WRONG.

Tales for Boys.
Tales for Girls.

Mrs. LEICESTER'S SCHOOL, and RIGHT AND WRONG. The Three Wishes. By M. E. B. Royal 16mo.

Trimmer's (Mrs.) New Testament Lessons. With 40 Engravings. Wrecked, Not Lost; or THE PILOT AND HIS COMPANIONS. By the Hon. Mrs. DUNDAS.

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One Shilling each, cloth elegant, or, the set in neat Box, 158. A Series of Works for the Young; each Volume with an Illustration by a well-known Artist.

1. The Eskdale Herd Boy. BY LADY STODDART.

2. Mrs. Leicester's School. BY CHARLES and MARY LAMB.

3. The History of The Robins.

BY MRS. TRIMMER.

4. Memoir of Bob, The Spotted Terrier.

5. Keeper's Travels in Search of His Master.

6. The Scottish Orphans. BY LADY STODDART.

7. Never Wrone; or, the Young Disputant; & It was only in Fun.

8. The Life and Perambulations of a Mouse.

9. Easy Introduction to Knowledge of Nature. BY MRS. TRIMMER. 10. Right and Wrong. By the Author of "ALWAYS HAPPY." 11. Harry's Holiday. BY JEFFERYS TAYLOR.

12. Short Poems and Hymns for Children.

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Johnny Miller; OR TRUTH AND PERSEVERANCE. BY FELIX WEISS,
Price 1s.

Hand Shadows, to be thrown upon the Wall. By HENRY BURSILL
First and Second Series, each containing Sixteen Original
Designs. New Edition. 4to, price 1s. plain, 1s. 6d. coloured.
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