A childrens educational book, with stories and easy to read text. Size 7.5 x 5.5 inches approx. Original boards hardback, front board shows a girl sitting in a yellow armchair reading to two children, the binding is in good condition for its age and the use it will have received. Front paper shows stamped text \'SPECIMEN. With the Publishers\' Compliments.\' Illustrations throughout and a few colour plates. Nuemour short stories and folk tales, an introduction and wordbuilding exercises.