Recent events and pending developments alike render it of the utmost importance that we should know more of the lands under the Union Jack, of their peoples and resources, their wonders and attractions. Especially it is important that the children of all parts of the Empire should realise how glorious is their heritage. The Wonder =Book of Children= The War has taught us all the importance of knowing more of the ways of life and modes of thought of other peoples, especially of those gallant Allies who have stood by us in the fight for freedom. The articles, though brimful of information, are brightly written and as thrilling as any story, while the Illustrations are absolutely unique in their variety and interest, having been garnered from every quarter of the globe. The Wonder =Book of Animals= All children who love animals—are there any who do not?—hail this handsome volume with delight. Amusement and instruction are so interwoven that, while it can be truthfully said there is not a dull page in the book, it is equally true that there is not a useless one. The BOOK OF ANIMALS is suited to children of all ages. WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, E.C. CHARMING STORIES BY =Isabel M. Peacocke= _Fully Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. net._ MY FRIEND PHIL With Six Illustrations in Colour by MARGARET W. TARRANT. “QUEENSLAND TIMES.”—“A really delicious book . . . Phil is an eternal questioner, quizzer and actor. He is no white-haired Willie, but a natural, frank, unconventional young imp, who carries a golden heart and withal is a perfect gentleman. There is no laying down this book when opened until the end is reached, be the reader young or old.” DICKY, KNIGHT-ERRANT With Six Illustrations by HAROLD COPPING. “MISS ISABEL MAUDE PEACOCKE is heartily to be congratulated on the tone and ability of her new book. She must take her place among that small group of talented Australasian women who have already done so much to create a children’s literature for the land where manly boys are the fit heirs of sturdy pioneers.”—_The Age, Melbourne._ PATRICIA PAT With Six Illustrations by HAROLD COPPING. This story is far and away the best book since Ethel Turner took the reading world by storm with “Seven Little Australians.” The tale is droll, sympathetic, bright and full of literary charm. All the author’s fine qualities are reproduced in this story of a delightful child, who flits through a love romance in a manner that will cheer the hearts of young and old alike. The story is brimful of excitement and jollity, and is altogether sweet. WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, E.C.