Cooper, Edward Herbert. Twentieth century child. $1.50. Lane.

A glimpse into the new nursery, where smart children who make epigrams dwell. Their prayers, lessons, play, social life, punishments and health are discussed.

“The style is a mixture of slap-dash, slang, and fine writing.”

+ —Ath. 1905, 1: 461. Ap. 15. 1020w.

“It is rich in insight, sanity, a wise and sympathetic understanding of his delightful circle of juvenile acquaintance. The whole book is blessedly free from any touch of the patronizing.”

+ +Critic. 47: 475. N. ‘05. 170w.

“The value of his book lies largely in its very personal tone.”

+Dial. 39: 46. Jl. 16, ‘05. 360w.

“Written in a pseudo-serious vein.”

+ —N. Y. Times. 10: 332. My. 20, ‘05. 400w.