Mr. Jacobs may be congratulated alike on the matter and form of
his book.--_Manchester Guardian._
A more desirable child's book ... has not been seen for many a
day.--_Daily News_ (Leader).
From first to last, almost without exception, these stories are
delightful.--_Athenaeum._
The most delightful book of fairy tales, taking form and contents
together, ever presented to children.--E. S. HARTLAND, in
_Folk-Lore_.
The whole collection is dramatic and humorous.... This delightful
book....--MISS THACKERAY, in _Atalanta_ (with illustrations).
A gift-book that will charm any child, and all older folk who have
been fortunate enough to retain their taste for the old nursery
stories.--_Literary World._