I love to rise in a summer morn, When the birds sing on every tree; The distant huntsman winds his horn, And the skylark sings with me: O what sweet company! BLAKE. CHAMPLIN, J.D. (p. 87) The Young Folks' Cyclopædia of Common Things. Holt. 3.00 In the present work the writer has attempted to furnish in simple language, aided by pictorial illustrations when thought necessary, a knowledge of things in Nature, Science, and the Arts, which are apt to awaken a child's curiosity.--_Preface._ Young people thoroughly enjoy this excellent book. MILLER, O.T. (Pseudonym of Mrs. H. (M.) MILLER). The First Book of Birds. Houghton. 1.00 Intended to interest children in birds by an account of their habits of eating, sleeping, nesting, etc., with illustrative anecdotes, many from original observation. AUDUBON SOCIETY. Though Mrs. Miller is herself an expert, she tells us that she has been careful to have the latest and the best authorities for the statements made, and presents a list of them. The author, while never a sentimentalist, constantly teaches kindness to the birds. There are both colored and plain plates. MORLEY, M.W. The Bee People. Illustrated by the Author. McClurg. 1.25 Miss Apis Mellifica, with her wonderful eyes, her queer tongue, her useful furry legs, and her marvellous ways, is described for us in (p. 88) delightfully simple fashion by Miss Morley, who has also made many instructive and interesting small illustrations. The last chapter is on Bombus, the Bumblebee. The bee has a mighty soul in a little body. _Virgil._ MURTFELDT, M.E., and C.M. WEED. Stories of Insect Life. Volume II. Ginn. .30 "This book, like its predecessor, aims to give to young pupils an accurate and readable account of the life histories of some common insects. It is designed for use during the autumn months." There are many illustrations. SAUNDERS, M.M. Beautiful Joe. American Baptist. .50 Primarily intended to inculcate kindness to dogs, and other animals. It is pleasant to know that the tale has secured an immense popularity. SEWELL, ANNA. Black Beauty. Edited by E.R. Shaw. Newson. .30 The horse gives his own account of his life with good and bad masters; the purpose of the book being to instil care and consideration for animals. Many copies have been distributed among draymen and cabmen. Children find the story very interesting. STORIES (p. 89)