"We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from school-room and nursery than by introducing this wise and clever story to their inmates."—Art Journal.
The Talking Bird;
Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By M. and E. Kirby, Authors of "The Discontented Children," etc. With Illustrations by H. K. Browne (Phiz). Small 4to. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.
"The story is ingeniously told, and the moral clearly shown."—Athenæum.
Julia Maitland;
Or, Pride goes before a Fall. By M. and E. Kirby, Authors of "The Talking Bird," etc. Illustrated by John Absolon. Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.
"It is nearly such a story as Miss Edgeworth might have written on the same theme."—The Press.
Letters from Sarawak,
Addressed to a Child; embracing an Account of the Manners, Customs, and Religion of the Inhabitants of Borneo, with Incidents of Missionary Life among the Natives. By Mrs. M'Dougall. Fourth Thousand, enlarged in size, with Illustrations. 3s. 6d. cloth.
"All is new, interesting, and admirably told."—Church and State Gazette.