What books to lend and what to give

by Charlotte M. Yonge

For lending may be suggested:—

820. Population of an Old Pear Tree. From the French of Van Bruyssell. (Macmillan) 4s. 6d.

Capitally illustrated, and full of loveliness of description of the insect inhabitants of the tree.

821. Chapters on Popular Natural History. By Sir J. Lubbock. (National Society) 1s. 6d. and 2s.

Though published as a reading book, this is better for lending.

822. Outdoor Common Birds. Eighty illustrations. (Warne) 1s. 6d.

Even country children need this. They observe birds very little, and hardly know the names of any; even local provincial names are few, and they need to learn not to regard birds as enemies to be robbed and slaughtered.

823. Our Dogs. By Mrs. Beecher Stowe. (Nelson) 1s.

Real dogs—very good for readings and prizes for a Band of Mercy.