6 OCTOBER 1928, Page 46

* * * * In How You Began (Gerald Howe,

2s. 6d.) Mrs. Williams- Ellis has told, side by side, the stories of animal evolution and of embryology. She has done it very well, in clear and simple language. The book is written for children, but there is no " writing down." The words and sentences are clear and natural ; an adult can take pleasure in them and gain information. At the same time, there is nothing beyond the comprehension of a child. Mrs. Williams-Ellis's achieve- ment is remarkable ; the question whether children should be introduced to the subject so early must be left to the discretion

of parents. * * * *