Important authorities on children's literature have begged us for years to make available the Stories of the Painters at a price they could afford to pay.  Children, too, have been asking for the book, but they have been able to see, only occasionally, the well-guarded single copy in the library.

At $8.50, its price for years, this outstanding book could be bought only by those fairy godmothers and godfathers whose purses were bottomless as their kindness was limitless. Now, at $3.00, the Stories of the Painters can belong to every boy and girl.

Amy Steedman, celebrated writer for young people, has with infinite wisdom written to amuse and to interest as well as to teach.  She helps children appreciate the work of the masters, stressing constantly not only their great work, but those human qualities which take them out of the realm of names and make them personalities.

The pictures alone will sharpen children's appreciation; they will increase their capacity for enjoyment, at the time when young minds are most receptive.

There are thirty-two facsimile reproductions of famous paintings, and thirty-nine black and white reproductions in this sumptuous art book!

By Amy Steedman

From the dust jacket of Thomas Nelson and Sons New York 1938 Edition