In the brief foreword to this small book, so happily entitled, the author writes, 'Its aim is to shew children, neither as merely illustrating a series of abstract psychological laws, nor as mere creatures-to-be-taught, but as living individuals'. No reader of the volume can fail to agree that this aim has been well and truly achieved. Those familiar with the previous work of Mrs. Isaacs will look again for the essential qualities they have already observed, nor will they be disappointed; here in small compass we find the same characteristic directness of thought, lucidity of expression, balanced outlook, and a very human and sympathetic approach to her subject.

Though a short book, developed out of a series of articles which appeared originally in The Teacher's World, it goes far in its searchings, reveals in all discussion fundamental psychological principles, and throughout suggests a close understanding of the point of view of the teacher as well