"I like particularly the long story element. I never did like 'hash' in
a reading book. I like also the narratives relative to our own great
men, Lincoln, Webster, etc. I like also the idea of developing related
words from the same root, as you do in the last few pages. This will
tend to enable the child to increase his vocabulary independently of
teacher."--E.M. SHERRY, _County Supt., Rolla, N.D._
"These readers deal with nature and subjects very near the hearts of
children. They are delighted with them. The dramatic form also helps
with the expression. The illustrations are fine for language as well as
reading."--Miss CARRIE J. RICHARDSON, _Sheppard School, Philadelphia,
Pa._
"An excellent set of books. They are mechanically well made. The
material is well selected and very well arranged and graded. They will
certainly meet the approval of any who give them a careful
examination."--A.R. CHAPMAN, _State Normal School, Terre Haute,
Ind._
"I liked the Second Reader so much that I at once ordered copies for use
in the Second Reader Class. What I especially like is the fact that the
little stories and poems are exactly adapted to the literary development
of the children in the class. They recite the poems and tell the
stories, and altogether we are having a very good time."--Miss WINIFRED
G. JONES, _The Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, Conn._
"It is a pleasure to recommend the _Horace Mann Readers._ The books
are full of interest, in keeping with the best results for teachers and
pupils. We enjoy them in our school, Troy's largest Grammar
School."--Miss ANNIE A. GREEN, _Grammar School No. 14, Troy, N.Y._
"The Primer is a favorite with teacher and pupils. The literary merit of
the stories used is high. The vocabulary is such as will open many books
to the child, and the frequent repetition of words I consider
excellent."--Miss ALICE M. JOHNSTON, _Calhoun School, Minneapolis,
Minn._