There are many Bible stories for children, some of them good, but most of them far from ideal when both the story and the pictures are considered. Those with highly colored, gaudy pictures should be shunned as they tend to give low ideals morally and spiritually as well as to corrupt the child's artistic taste. To publish a story of the Bible with illustrations taken only from great masters is a good work waiting for some one who wishes to be of service to the world.
"The Story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation," by Charles Foster. Charles Foster Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 75 cents.
Of the many Bible stories published this is the most complete and the most popular. In the matter of pictures, however, it is poor.
"Children's Treasury of Bible Stories," by Mrs. Herman Gaskoin. Macmillan & Co. Three parts, 18mo, 30 cents each.
The best Bible story we have found. It is most suggestive and interesting, showing how to picture Bible scenes.
"Stories from the Bible," Rev. Alfred J. Church. Macmillan & Co. 256 pp., $1.25.
Excellent as giving a condensed account of the Bible narrative in Bible language. The teacher who uses these stories will often find it necessary to supplement them with suitable introductions and side-lights.
"The Sweet Story of Old," by Mrs. Haskell. Dutton. 4to, 50 cents.
A small book of Bible stories for young children, with pictures which are quite good.
"First Steps for Little Feet," by Charles Foster. Charles Foster Publishing Co. 50 cents.