15 SEPTEMBER 1928, Page 20

Mr. John Drinkwater has seen straight into the mind of

children in his recent All About Me (Collins, 7s. M.). He does not attempt to " write down " of course, nor yet to simplify or explain : the amusing and delightful thing to say bubbles up with the gorgeous inconsequence of genius. " Loofah, the bull " buys a fishing net to keep his tail dry. Mr. Brock (whose illustrations are delightful) shows him shopping at the grocer's in a top hat—we don't ask why, for there is no answer except that it is exactly right. Every family should enjoy this jolly book.