In Stories of Old Renown (Blackie and Son), we have
that now veteran literary caterer for the young, Mr. Ascott R. Hope, retelling such old tales as "Ogler the Dane," "Patient Griselda," "Guy of Warwick," and " Genevave of Brabant." A peculiar vein of humour differentiates Mr. Hope from other writets for boys, and in this book it is well supported by the efforts of his illustrator, Mr. Gordon Browne.—Count up the Sunny Days, by C. A. Jones (Wells Gardner), is a book of a very different sort, dealing with every-day, not to say "low" life. Bat it is thoroughly deserving of commenda- tion. The moral of the story is wholesome; several of the characters, especially "Little Binkie," are admirably drawn ; and the incident of the "return from the dead" character with which it closes is a pleasing surprise. The illustrations, of the "outline" variety,, are clever.—The Boys and I (Routledge) is a child's story, by Mrs. Moles- worth, who displays her wonted skill in revealing the mysteries of the infantile character. It is perhaps too long, but the telling of several of the incidents, such as "The White Dove," is marked by a felicity that is truly touching.
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