10 DECEMBER 1864, Page 20

Crosspatch, the Cricket, and the Counterpane. By Frances Freeling Broderip.

Illustrated by Thomas Hood. (Griffith and Farran.)—A pretty book of whimsical stories, which will delight little children who are still in the nursery, though their elder brothers and sisters, who have lost the credulous activity of fancy which is the prerogative of childhood, will probably demand something more real. Mr. Hood in the clever illustrations which he has added to his sister's stories enters completely into their spirit. The terror of Miss Restless among the pigmy ear- wigs is excellently rendered.