Poems for Young Children read by Her- mione Hannen and Carleton Hobbs. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass (Lewis Carroll). C386o. Nonsense Songs and Stories (Edward Lear) C386 i. A Child's Garden of Verses (R. L. Stevenson) C3862. All H.M.V. twelve inch records 5s- 9d. each.

These records have been selected by Dr. Andrew Scotland, M.A., Ph.D.

The aim of this series is two-fold. First, it is based on the belief that English poetry is the birthright of English-speaking peoples and that certain poems should be presented to children if they are to enter into that heritage.

For this series poems are chosen which have always been well-beloved by children. They delighted the grandparents of to-day's children and will delight generations of children to come.

Secondly, for its fullest enjoyment and understanding, poetry must be heard. Indeed, it is only in this way that young children, still unable to read with aoy ease, can enjoy it. The cry of all young children" Tell me a story" shows that they love to listen to the spoken word.

It is precisely here that the gramophone can render a signal service. Carleton Hobbs and Hermione Hannen read these favourites with skill and understanding, revealing new points of significance which will enchant children.

Above all, records can be played over and over again. Children love repetition. Teachers will find these records invaluable for the story-time periods," and parents will turn to them when the children snuggle round for a story.