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ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN BY W. H. FRY 



Mr. Bunny=His Book, 



was prepared with a special view to delight the eyes and 

 gladden the hearts of the little folks, with its comical, 

 mirth-provoking pictures and its quaint and sparkling 

 verses. ISo long, prosy poems, but a succession of bright 

 and fascinating jingles, every one of which is a complete 

 story in itself. The little ones will readily commit them 

 to memory after one or two readings, and will thence- 

 forth amuse themselves by repeating the verses while 

 turning the brilliantly colored pages. No other book will 

 serve as a more charming "bed-time story teller." 



The author has drawn largely upon her intimate per- 

 sonal knowledge of children, and most of the happy little 

 folks, even the redoubtable "Mr. Bunny" himself, are 

 taken from life. Likewise the delightful birds, and 

 beasts — "The biggest dog I ever saw, "etc. — are pictures of 

 many friends and playmates of the boys and girls of today. 



WHAT IS SAID OF "MR. BUNNY==HIS BOOK" 



"The volume is big as a geography, and will make any child dance with delight. Its spirit of fun is all right, and the 

 pictures are drawn by a clever hand. About all the animals of the wood and field are found enjoying themselves in all 

 manner of amusing antics. The cover is enough to sell the book, being bright and striking." — Boston Times. 



"The book is prettily gotten up and is of such a nature as to make a hit with the children, whether they are able to 

 read the text or only dwell smilingly over the pictures." — North A77ierican, Philadelphia. 



"Mr Bunny is supposed to give his sage reflections on things in general in language which will tickle the sensibilities 

 of the tots. In order to do this, he appeals to the eye with an illustration in three colors on every page. These pictures 

 are spirited, humorous and grotesque. The little ones are sure to keep the leaves turning until every picture is photo- 

 graphed upon their minds or the book is worn out, so perfect is the appeal of the artist to their sense of what is funny 

 and interesting." —limes, Pittsburg. 



"This juvenile publication is a striking example of the marked improvement in books for little folks. The illustra- 

 tions are a triumph in their line, varying from grotesque and comic to pretty and life-like representations " 



— Spy, Worcester, Mass. 



"The text is rollicking and clever, quite as attractive to "grown-ups" as to children. The 

 pages all in yellows, browns, golds, and greens are almost gorgeous. Mr. Bunny figures on every 

 page and in every picture in one way or another. The book will make a handsome present." 



— Transcript, HolyoUe, Mass 



" 'Mr. Bunny — His Book' deserves more than passing notice. Adah L. Sutton's and W . H. Fry's 

 verses and illustrations are decidedly original. Too much cannot be said in its favor."— 5^^, Omaha _ 



"A big book with lots of jingles, lots of pictures and gay colors. Every feature calculated to 

 delight the little folks." — Louisville Courier- Journal. 



"The book is well made in every way ; the verse is of that merry, musical kind which appeals to 

 children's sense of rhythm, while the pictures are really superior to their Ww^.""— Detroit Free Press. 



"A book of nonsense rhymes that charm the little folks, and older ones will find pleasure in 

 reading to them. A touch of humor in all of them. Well printed on heavy platn pjiper and strongly 

 bound." — Bookseller Chicago. 



A more gorgeous array of big and little people,''marve]ous aaitnalg, and strange devices, it is not pos- 

 sible to find outside the gaily decorated covers of Mr. Bunny--His Book. See special offer on opposite page. 



Springfield, Ohio 



