7 DECEMBER 1889, Page 10

Walter Crane's Painting - Book (Routledge and Sons), supplies the young aspirant

after the art of colouring with twelve coloured plates, occupying a page each, and faced by an outline left plain, which he is to colour in imitation of the original. Better models in the way of harmonious colouring, and more free from glaring effects, could not be given. Of course, the little hands will find their powers pretty well taxed to do the tasks here set them ; but they are not asked to attempt the impossible.