The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-13


 graphs and reproductions of paint ings. This is superb gift for an entire family.
 FOR YOUNG READERS
 THE tiniest toddler will love to Il find watch the Pony Grow" tCrowell: SD beneath the Christmas tree, for the pony really does grow in each succeeding picture. "The Rabbit Who Had Four Lucky Feet" tSimon and Schuster: s2) combines an interest-holding story with spe- cial page decorations that build up to the climactic scene as the story progresses.
 America in Action" CAction Play books: SD is a war book for boys that shows vividly how planes att tack, submarines strike. There are special cut-out sections which build into model planes, and signal key that clicks realistically.
 Kathleen Coyle tells the delightful story of her pets in Major and the Others" ODutton: sl50) and c. s. Forester abandons his swashbuck- ling heroes for the children's prize Of the year "Poo-Poo and the Drag ons" nittle Brown: Sl.75).
 Older children will enjoy '"rents in the Wilderness" (Stokes: $2.25) a story of Labrador, and "Ox Team Miracle" Oongman's: s2) the biog- raphy of the man who made the Esnta Fe trail.
 FOR NATURE LOVERS
 4 NYONE who likes dogs-and pity A those who don't-will enjoy Dogs Against Darkness" CDodd Mead: $3 the inspirational story of the freedom these canine guardians have brought the blind. They are just what their name denotes: see- ing eyes. Dickson Hartwell has done an excellent job in recounting how the use of seeing eye dogs started and how it has spread. There are important tips on training every dog owner will enjoy.
 "Wild Animals of Rockies" CHar- per: $3D are factual adventures of 6 forst ranger, Fading Trails" (Mac- Milan: s3) presents an authorita- tive picture of the status of Ameri- can wildlife today, its history and the outlook for its survival.
 There's new world in your back yard. ready for exploration1-the in- sect world. Edwin Way Teale spent years to provide a guidebook Near Horizons" (Dodd Mead: $3.75) one of the most fascinating nature books on the market today.
 FOR AN UNCLE
 IF YOU have an uncle, it's a cinch Il he belongs in one of the cate gories of that race apart delineated by Robert P. Tristan Cofiin in Book of Uncles" (MacAfillan: $2) a rare commentary on relatives. Of course, your uncle will know he be- longs in the Best Uncle' group. but there are others that may suit his personality.
 The golfer will want Paul Gallico's swell collection of links lies and 18th hole tales, Golf Is a Friendly Game" (Knopf: s250). Perhaps 1t is not such a friendly game after all.
 The phonograph record enthusiast will write you volumes of thanks if you send him "The Music Goes Round" (MacAdillan: S3 which traces the phonograph from its squeaky beginnings to the present masterpieces of sound reproduction. 6ldellghts on record celebrities add to its enjoyment.
 The politician-New Dealer or Re. publican-wili appreciate "Roose- velt's Foreign Policy, le33-i94i" Funk: e3.75) the presidents uned- tied speeches and messages.
 Army Guide for Women" 6ong- mans: e250) will give the Army wife an idea Of what she may expect be- sides providing her with wealth of valuable information on insignia. training. military law. pay. etc.
 Anyone who has e home wants t0 make it more attractive and live able and there are many valuable tips in Design for Living" tdarden City: ei.7O. Here are all the dos and dont's Of home decoration, simply presented and designed for the average householder, not the manor dwellers.
 TO ALI GOODNIGHT
 CHARI.ES ADDAMs' Drawn and AQuartered" (Random Houses e26O) might seem at first glance. . little out of line for Christmas. but his sepulchral drawings are