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tuu tribune BOOKS fit' SotS OHcC Gtffs Part 4 Section 2 Page 34 fl fj flrLtn(ia November 14, 1954 UQKaCJO 1 Counteracting the Television Lure: Books Helping Child Create His Own Fun surprise packages i By Sylvia. Cassell $3.95, is written for adult young leaders and has many fine ideas. Three excellent activity books for organized children's groups are Ceramics," by the well known juvenile hobbyist, Harry Zarchy Knopf, $3, The Golden Book of Indian Crafts and Lore," by W. Ben Hunt Simon Schuster, $1.50, and The First Book of Stage Costume and Make-Up," by Barbara Berk, illustrated by Jeanne Bendick Franklin Watts, $1.75. Zarchy's book is thoro and clearly illustrated, but the need for a kiln makes the book unsuitable for the child working alone.

Ben Hunt's outstanding book is beautifully illustrated in color. Background information about the detailed, authentic Indian crafts described adds to the interest of the projects. A good camp book as crafts are long term and need adult guidance. Prolific illustrations pack Miss Berk's book with excellent ideas for a scout troop or camp drama. for children A whole bunch of beautiful new Golden Books has just come off press.They're full of wonderful stories.

Information for growing minds, pictures on just bout every page in glowing colors. Browse through them at your bookseller's. Meanwhile, here's a preview of three special surprises that you'll find among them. A Child's Introduction to tho Orchestra For the first time! 43 minuses of recorded enchantment how your child how to distinguish among the instrument. Eight records (78 "extraplay" or 45 RPM) contain 17 delightful new songs and 15 instrumental solos with orchestra.

Illustrated booklet A magic box of fun and musical knowledge. (Also 33 RPM). $3.95 From "Legends of Saints and Beasts" RELIGIOUS STORIES VI, 7 I. IT sometimes seems as 'tho television will completely snuff out a child's ability to entertain himself creatively. But counteracting that trend is a bountiful supply of well written and beautifully illustrated books beckoning the youngster to try his hand at making his own fun.

Two of the most exciting of the new junior hobby books are The Real Book of Science Experiments," by Joseph Lee-ming, illustrated by Bette J. Davis Garden City, $1.50 and "Through the Magnifying Glass," by Julius Schwartz, illustrated by Jeanne Bendick Whittlesey, $2.50. Leeming, popular author of many juvenile handcraft books, has compiled 115 interesting experiments which can be done safely by the average child without special equipment. Directions are clear and the experiments solve questions such as why the sky is blue and how an airplane flies. A magnifying glass is all that is needed for a moppet-explorer to solve the mysteries concealed in the microscopic world described by Mr.

Schwartz. The child's own explorations, excellently illustrated, are used as the basis for some interesting explanations about our natural and man-made world, exploding atoms, tiny plant cells, and the hidden letters on Lincoln pennies are among the objects examined. A top notch publication in the activity field this fall is "The First Book of Photography," by John by Russel Hamilton Franklin Watts, $1.75. Hoke gives an excellent introduction to this popular hobby; the material is clearly presented and the many fine photografs and drawings explain the operation of a camera, how to take good pictures, and the background of photografy. Other fine additions to the hobby field are Magic Made Easy," by Larry Kettelkamp Morrow, Table Tennis," by William P.

Gottlieb, illustrated by Michael Germakian Knopf, $1.50, and "Making Your Model Railroad," by Louis II. Hertz, illustrated by Ava Morgan Crowell, $2.75. One part of a child's work is play, learning to participate in social activities, and there are a number of new books out to give assistance in this field. The teen-agers get the pick of the crop with the "Abingdon Party Parade," by Bernice Hogan Abingdon, $1.95. Twenty-seven parties for teenagers are explained in a sprightly manner.

Material is well suited to the age group. Joseph Leeming's The Real Book of Games," illustrated by Ida Scheib Garden City, $1.25, contains many appealing party activities and other games. Most of them are clearly explained. A few, such as "hog tying," are quite rough and should be played only with close adult supervision. "Folk Party Fun," by Gladys Spicer, illustrated by June Association Press, Tho Golden Stamp Book Box Colorful gift box contains 6 books i BibU of the World, Airplanes, Indians, American History, Trucks.

330 big glossy full color picture stamps (perfo- rated, glue-backed, ready to stick in the books) plus hundreds of fact stories and drawings to color. Weeks of quiet fun. Complete set $2.93 Edmund Fuller lems an intelligent candor that runs thru all of- this highly recommended series. "THE ADVENTURES OF RAMA," by Joseph Gaer Little, Brown, $3. A retelling of the heart of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana." Young Prince Rama, thru a plot, is banished from the court of his father.

King Dasaratha. He goes into exile with his wife, Sita, and his brave, loyal brother, Laksh-man. Ravan, king of the giants, abducts Sita, and Rama fights a war to regain her. Sita's fidelity to Rama, the alliance between Rama and Hanuman, king of the monkeys, and the battles to victory are the substance of the exciting. tale.

A glimpse, for 12 and up, into the ancient lore of another people. "BIBLE CHILDREN," by Pelagie Doane Lippincott, $2.75. Ten stories from the Old Testament, with Pelagie Doane's lovely illustrations. For 6 to 8, or even a little younger. Excellent to introduce children to Bible stories.

Its emphasis is on the childhood of biblical figures. "IN THE BEGINNING," by Alf Evers. Illustrated by Helen Sewell Macmillan, $2. A first book for the very little. With a few hundred words and lots of big, bold illustrations, it tells of creation.

Very elementary natural science with the strong emphasis that this is quite an exciting world and that it was God who made it all, including us. For 3 to 5 year olds. LET'S BELIEVE," by Agnes Sanford Harper, $21 With stories, poems, and amusing pictures this book acquaints the child with a simple approach to Christian living. Instruction deftly mixed with fantasy. Reviewed by "LEGENDS OF SAINTS AND BEASTS," selected and illustrated by Anne Marie Jauss Aladdin, $2,501 Anne Marie Jauss has created one of the loveliest books I've en countered in some time.

In a charmingly simple text she tells the legends of St. Jerome and the Lion, St. Roch and the Dog, St. Francis and the Wolf, and St. Macarius and the Hyena.

Her illustrations are an absolute delight. The typog-rafy, too, is beautiful and gayly colored initial letters add to the total effect. Both humor and deep spiritual teaching are contained in it. It can be read to anyone from 8 years up and should charm any age. SIMON PETER, FISHER OF MEN," by Albert N.

Williams. DAVID, WARRIOR OF GOD," by Juanita Jones. "NARCISSA ANDMARCUS WHITMAN," by Ann West Williams Associated Press, $2 each. These are three new titles in the Heroes of God series. The stories of Jeremiah, Esther, and Paul have appeared previously.

This growing list is consistently excellent, for about 10 to 14. "Simon Peter" is especially outstanding in its writing, telling in the first person, the story of the fisherman, his summoning by his Master, and the great experience and career that unfolded for him from that day. The story of "Narcissa and Marcus Whitman," missionary martyrs of Oregon, is one of the finest true stories of our American life, coming into its own in recent years. It has the excitement of the Oregon trail and bitter Indian war. The "David" volume, which hardly needs introduction, has the special merit of "mincing no words about the moral prob- My First Little Golden library saves hours of shopping for parents and friends of children under five: 12 famous Little Golden Books especially selected to hold the interest of toddlers.

Over 360 color pictures. Complete in cute book end box. $2.95 i if C7 Ask your bookseller to show you the four exciting new Fuo-to-Learn Books, packed with pictures and in formation: words, Numbers, school vays, ricture Dictionary. Only $1 each. Betsy McCall's Paper Doll Story Book ($1) will enchant little girls.

Cergeley'e Golden Circus ($1) is a joy to read and look at Children caa practically become Indians by following the instruction (for Indian dances, making tom-toms, in Indian Crafts and Lore And you'll see other beautiful Colden Books old and new. We think you'll agree that each la a delightful way to wish a child a Merry Christmas. Simon ajtd Schvstu.