Dotty Dimple Stories.
Dotty Dimple At School.
By Sophie May, Author of Little Prudy Stories.
Illustrated.
Boston: Lee & Shepard.
This story is one of a series, although quite complete in itself. They are all admirably written; for children's stories, they are almost perfect. They teach important lessons without making the children feel that they are taught them, or giving them an inclination to skip over those parts. If the little folks get hold of these books, they will be certain to read them, and ever afterward count Miss Dotty Dimple and dear little Prudy among their very best friends. Such a pen only needs to be guided by Catholic faith to make it perfect for children. We do not say this with any want of appreciation of what it is already, for its moral lessons are beautifully given; but what might they not be, enlightened by the truth, the holiness, and the beauty of Catholic faith!
Alice's Adventures In Wonder Land.
By Lewis Carroll.
With forty-two Illustrations by John Tenniel.
Boston: Lee & Shepard, 49 Washington Street. 1869.
These adventures are most wonderful, even for Wonderland. One cannot help regretting that children should be entertained in this way instead of by some probable or possible adventures. They are well written, and the illustrations are excellent.
Juliette; Or, Now And Forever.
By Mrs. Madeline Leslie.
Boston: Lee & Shepard. Pp.416. 1869.
A religious tale, strictly Protestant, plentifully besprinkled with scriptural texts, allusions, etc., which will, no doubt, prove deeply interesting to those for whose special delectation it is intended.