22 DECEMBER 1883, Page 22

His Mother's Book. By the Author of "Little Freddie." (J.

F. Shaw and Co.)—The boy who took such good care of his mother's book, "Little Bill" by name, is almost too good and clever, perhaps, at seven years old ; but he is so lovable as well, and meets with such interesting friends in the old bird-seller and "Lame Margaret," that every one may read about him with pleasure, and those who pride themselves on their godless respectability with great profit.