Easter Eggs. From the German of Christoph von Schmid. Illustrated
by M. V. Wheelhouse. (G. Bell and Sons. 2s. 6d. net.)— The author of this delightful book was a German clergyman who died. in the middle of the nineteenth century. He was worthy to be a countryman of Froebel, for his love and knowledge of children are apparent in every line of it. A slight thread of story runs through it, telling of the sad parting of the lady and her children with their father the knight, and of their joyful reunion. For a time the lady and her little boy and girl lived in a remote village where cocks nal hens were unknown. The
faithful old servant, Kuno, however, managed to bring some from a distant land, and great was the joy of the villagers when they first saw the birds, and then tasted eggs. Eventually the lady gave an Easter egg party to all the children. A party of this kind would be a great success now, and we refer our readers to the book for the working details. The illustrations are spirited, and show a true appreciation of beauty in form and colour. The good English of the translation also deserves praise.
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