CHILD-LAND.
frontispiece.
CHILD-LAND:
Picture-Pages for the Little Ones.
Containing nearly 200 Designs by Oscar Pletch,
M. Richter, &c., &c.
LONDON:
S. W. PARTRIDGE & CO., 9, PATERNOSTER ROW.
Messrs. Watson and Hazell, Printers, London and Aylesbury.
CONTENTS.
A MUSICAL EVENING.
This is a very pleasant way of spending a winter evening, and my young friends like it much. All young folks should learn music.
THE LITTLE COOKS.
Lucy and Jane are fond of playing at cooks, and seem very busy this morning. Lucy is standing on a stool stirring something in a pot, and Jane is watching the cups on the little stove. I hope the children will not burn themselves, nor make a mess on the floor, or mama will be very cross.
THE WHEEL OFF.
Oh dear, another accident! Only yesterday the third wheel came off the lamb that little sister used to drag about the room. And now a wheel has come off the pretty chaise in which dolly rides. But do not cry, baby; we must ask papa to mend it, and then the chaise will go as well as ever.
THE BROKEN CUP.
Laura looks very grave this morning, and no wonder, for she has broken a tea-cup.
BABY AND HIS DOLL.
Baby is busy this morning with his doll. “Bruno” is watching by his side, ready to bark at any one who comes near.
THE KIND BROTHER.
Edward is a good kind brother, for, though he has his own lessons to learn, he is holding the thread for his sister Kate, whom he is very fond of, and tries to please as much as he can.
CURIOUS JOHN.
You are too impatient and curious, Master John. Far better to have waited till papa had himself shown you the pretty toys he has brought you from the fair.
FAST ASLEEP.
The sun has been up long ago, but baby is still asleep, with dolly by his side. We will not wake him, for he went to bed last night very tired. He had been out all day playing in the garden, and seemed quite glad when it was time for him to go to bed, so we will let him sleep a little longer. This will do him more good just now than being out in the hot sun.
DOLLY’S PARTY.
This is dolly’s party. The two little girls have been invited to tea with her, and they have each brought their dolls with them. I hope it will be a pleasant party, though of course our two little friends must do all the talking, as Miss Dolly, though she sits there in such state, cannot speak a single word. But I dare say they can talk for her and themselves too.
DON’T BE GREEDY.
Harriet has had some apples given her, but she is so greedy she wishes to keep them all herself. She has two lying on the sofa already, and yet she does not seem willing to give the third to her little brother. I am ashamed of you, greedy girl!
THE PUMP.
Lucy is trying to pump up some water for her little sister, but she should be careful, for the water may run out suddenly and wet little Mary’s dress. If this happens mama will be angry, for her dress is a very nice one indeed, and almost new.
THE LOST BALL.
Oh dear, oh dear, what shall we do,
For we have lost the ball?
The water-butt is deep, and now
We cannot play at all.
LEARNING TO WALK.
Mama is giving little Mary her first lesson in walking. She is of course rather timid, but she will learn presently, when she has got a little more confidence.
THE SICK DOLL.
The doctor has just come in to see the sick doll, and is feeling her pulse. He tells Mary not to be alarmed, for her doll is no worse, and will be quite well in a day or two if she is kept quiet. I am sure Mary will attend to this, as she is very anxious about her doll, and would be sorry to lose her.
FEEDING THE BIRDS.
Well done, well done, thoughtful Jane,
At your morning work again,
Feeding thus with grain and crumbs
Every hungry bird that comes:
Well they know you, I can see,
Or they would more timid be.
HELPING MOTHER.
Well done, Emma! Dinner is just over, and Emma is folding up the cloth, and tidying up.
WHAT’S IN THE CUPBOARD?
Mama has just caught the children prying into the cupboard. She will be angry with them, I am sure, for being so inquisitive.
ALL TO OURSELVES.
Little Emma and George have shut themselves into an up-stairs room this morning, and are pretending to be papa and mama. They have got papa’s great boots on the floor, and Emma has dressed the boot-jack like a doll, and placed mama’s bonnet on her head. Mama down-stairs will wonder presently what has become of her two little pets.
THE WASHING-TUB.
Our little friends are busy this morning, for dolly’s washing must be done before dinner. But there are two of them, and they have got a nice large tub, so they will soon get it done. It will be well for poor dolly when her clothes are washed and ironed, for she must be very uncomfortable lying there on the floor.
“TEACH ME TO DRAW, PLEASE.”
The children have come to see their uncle, the artist. They like to come and look at his pictures, and they are asking him to teach them to draw. It is a nice thing to be able to draw well.
DRESSED UP.
Little Richard has been dressing himself up in some old clothes, and has got a big walking-stick. His brother is amused, but baby does not seem to know him.
THE GROCER.
Mr. Sweet, the grocer, is serving his customers. James has just had some treacle, but he has put his finger into the jug, and is sucking it. Naughty boy!
“IT DOESN’T TICK.”
Mama, my watch does not tick, as papa’s does. I wish you would make it tick.
JUST THE SIZE.
Our two little friends have been out to-day with their mama, to buy some stockings for their dolls. They have just returned, and are fitting them on, and find they are just the size. The youngest of the doll family is snug in her cradle; but the doll lying on her face on the drawers, must, I fear, be very uncomfortable. They will notice it presently, I dare say.
DOLLY’S WASHING.
It is a very serious affair when the day comes round to do dolly’s washing. Lines are hung up in the nursery, with a great tub to hold the wet clothes, and, after that, they are hung across the lines to dry. Our two little friends are as busy as they can be, and they must make haste, for papa would not like to find his little girls absent when he comes home.
THE INTERRUPTION.
Do not interrupt our play, brother Tom. Please go back to your lessons.
LUCY’S NEW BONNET.
That bonnet is too smart, Lucy. I fear you are too fond of dress.
THE CONCERT.
The children have got papa’s music books, and are pretending to sing from them. Even dolly is stuck up against the wall, as if she were one of the singers. The dog is listening, as though he would ask what is the meaning of all this strange noise, and is barking, himself, very dismally, to add to it.
THE BROKEN DOLL.
This is a sad affair indeed. Little Jane dropped her pretty new doll on the floor while she was playing with her cousin, and now it is broken and spoiled. She is crying as if she would break her little heart over the disaster, but all her tears will not mend dolly again. But perhaps papa will buy her another, if she asks him.
THE NOSEGAY.
Little Laura has just opened the garden gate, and is hurrying off to school. She has a nosegay in her hand, which she is taking to her governess, whom she is very fond of. I dare say the governess will like her little present, for every one is fond of flowers, and still more the kindness which prompted her to bring it.
BABY BROTHER.
Our little baby brother is quite a romp. He is full of fun, and it is hard to keep him out of mischief. He kicks his boots off, pulls off his socks, and his new little woolly lamb and cart were soon torn to pieces. He plays with Bruno in a very rough way, and it is a wonder the dog bears it so patiently. This morning he has seized Tom by the hair, and seems highly pleased to have the chance of giving it a good pull.
READY FOR SCHOOL.
Mama is plaiting Ellen’s hair this morning, and then she will be ready for school. Though her toys are on the floor beside her, yet she stands quite still, like a good girl.
“there’s a good doggie.”
FEEDING THE FOWLS.
Baby is giving some bread-crumbs to the fowls this morning. The cock looks up as though he would say “Thank you.”
BEING WASHED.
Baby is screaming because he does not like to be washed. This is very naughty.
THE ROPERY.
Poor little James has come down to the ropery, to see the men make string. He has got a great ball of string to fly his kite with.
THE BROKEN WATERING-POT.
Susan is very sad this evening, for she has broken her little watering-pot, and so she does not know how to water her flowers.
SHOEING THE HORSE.
Let him have a good shoe, please, Mr. Farrier, and take care you don’t hurt him, for he is a noble fellow.
THE NEW JACKET.
This is a tailor’s shop, and Master Albert is being measured for a new jacket. His young brother Robert is to have one too.
THE PET BIRD.
How pleased baby is with the pet bird perched on the back of the chair!
fast asleep.
THE APPLE CUPBOARD.
The children have just found out where mama keeps her apples.
HALF-HOLIDAY.
It is half-holiday, and, as it is wet, Master Fred is lounging about in-doors.
“DON’T FORGET ME.”
Baby is sitting in the out-house eating a piece of bread-and-butter. Bob is putting his paw gently upon him, as much as to say, “Don’t forget me, baby, but give me a bit, please.”
THE BAKERY.
Mary has come to the baker’s to buy a new loaf this morning, and she has peeped into the bakery to see how the men make the bread. She must not stay long though, for they are all waiting at home to have their breakfast.
THE TWO LITTLE SISTERS.
These two little girls are sisters, and they are very fond of one another, as sisters should be.
“WAKE UP, DRIVER.”
Little Andrew is out early with his grandfather this morning, to take a long ride to the next town. They are asking the driver of a coach to take them, but he is fast asleep on the box.
COMING OUT OF SCHOOL.
The clock has just struck the hour, and the children are coming out of school. They seem to have forgotten that the snow is on the ground, and that it is very slippery. Three of them have fallen down, but I do not think they have hurt themselves, as they seem very merry.
baby’s flowers.
HELPING TO COOK.
Little Lucy is helping mama to make the nice jams this morning.
THE SNOW MAN.
The children have made a great snow man, and they are lifting up dolly to look at him.
THE ARTIST.
The artist is sitting on a camp-stool, taking a sketch of the cottages yonder. He has put up his umbrella to shelter himself from the sun. The boys seem greatly interested in his work.
TEASING MAMA.
The children seem very troublesome and noisy this afternoon. It is well for them that mama has much patience, or she would be very angry indeed at their bad behaviour.
THE VISIT TO GRANDMAMA.
The children are come to-day on a visit to grandmama. She is telling them they have grown very much lately. But Miss Pry ought not to open grandmama’s drawers.
ASLEEP.
Maria has been sitting on the sofa this evening, looking through some picture books. But it is late, and mama has not yet come home, and she has fallen fast asleep with dolly behind her.
