ve the gift to write for children, Mr.
Woodworth stands among the first; and what is best of all,
with the ability to adapt himself to the wants and
comprehension of children, he has that high moral
principle, which will permit nothing to leave his pen that
can do harm."--_Arthur's Home Gaz._
"We never pen a notice with more pleasure than when any
work of our friend Mr. Woodworth is the subject. Whatever
he does is well done, and in a sweet and gentle
spirit."--_Christ. Inquirer._
"The author is a man of fine abilities and refined taste,
and does his work in a spirit of vivacious, but most
truthful earnestness."--_Ladies Repos._
WOODWORTH'S STORIES ABOUT ANIMALS. 12mo., with Illuminated Title,
and upwards of Fifty Beautiful Engravings; pp. 336.
WOODWORTHS'S STORIES ABOUT BIRDS. Uniform with the above. With
Sixty Splendid Engravings.
These two volumes, containing characteristic anecdotes,
told in a brief and pleasing vein, are among the most
entertaining books of the kind to be found in the English
language.
"Attractive stories, told in a style of great liveliness
and beauty."--_N.Y. Tribune._
"A _melange_ of most agreeable reading."--_Presbyterian._
"They cannot fail to be intensely interesting."--_Ch.
Register._
"Charming stories, told with that felicitous simplicity and
eloquence of diction which characterize all Mr. Woodworth's
efforts for the young."--_N.Y. Commercial Advertiser._
"Nothing can be more interesting than the stories and
pictorial illustrations of these works."--_Brattleborough
Dem._
UNCLE FRANK'S PEEP AT THE BEASTS. Square 12mo. Profusely
Illustrated; pp. 160.
UNCLE FRANK'S PEEP AT THE BIRDS. Uniform with the above.
These two volumes are written in the simplest style, and
with words, for the most part, of two or three syllables.
They are exceedingly popular among children.
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