21 JULY 1877, Page 20

The _Holy Childhood. (Nisbet and Co.)—This book contains lessons for

children on the earlier portions of the Four Gospels. The quality of the instruction imparted in them is decidedly above that to be found in most books written for the young, and their theological tone is a healthy one. We are inclined to think that the form in which these lessons are conveyed—conversations between father, mother, and children—is a mistake, and believe that the writer would be more impressive when using another. But in spite of this, teachers of children will get groat help in preparing lessons from this little volume.