19 NOVEMBER 1887, Page 49

The Kitten Pilgrims. By R. M. Ballaatyne. (James Nisbet and

Co.), —In this little story, a mother-cat sends forth her kittens, ' Flimsy and ' Dick,' into the world, in the company of her friend, the dog Trusty f and fall particulars are given of their conflicts with the various monsters they meet in their travels. That the story is alle- gorical, and that the victories gained by the kittens are moral ones, may be gathered from the fact that among the enemies they meet and vanquish, are Octopus Untruth, Stork Ignorance, and Worm Sloth. We prefer Mr. Ballantyne's illustrations, which are neat and humorous, to his letterpress ; and we more than suspect that children will do the same.