"Cleverly written, abounding in frolic and pathos, and inculcates so pure a moral, that we must pronounce him a very fortunate little fellow, who catches these "Tales of Magic," as a windfall from "The Christmas Tree."—Athenæum.
M. AND E. KIRBY.
The Talking Bird;
Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By Mary and Elizabeth 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.
"With great good sense, and valuable moral teaching, much fun and amusement if wisely intermixed."—Britannia.
The Discontented Children;
And How they were Cured. By M. and E. Kirby. With Illustrations by H.K. Browne (Phiz.). Small 4to.; price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.
"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.
PETER PARLEY.