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30 WINNETKA TALK CHILDREN ASSIST IN CHOOSING BEST BOOKS Local School Leaders Evolve Scientific Plan for Selection of Reading Material Editor's Note: The accompanying article is the third and last of a brief series relative to the Scientifically Graded Book List for Children worked out by Superintendent of Schools Washburne and his research assis- tants. The Winnetka Graded Book List is a scientific study of children's tastes in reading, including a list of 700 books which boys and girls have read and enjoyed, annotated with the chil- dren's own comments, and based on the opinions of 36,500 children in 34 cities and towns. It is to be published in December by the American Library association. By MABLE VOGEL (Researcn assistant, Winnetka public schools) (Continued from last week) Out of the 800 books on which we had enough ballots to grade for our list, there were some of course which would not be approved by experts in children's literature. Books of low literary value probably should not be included in a graded list which will be used by teachers, librarians and par- ents in selecting books for children. Since we know of no way to determine literary merit objectively, we had to enlist the help of literary experts. Thirteen children's librarians named by the Headquarters Staff of the A. L. A. as unusually expert in judging children's literature checked over our list of titles in order to help us eliminate unsuitable books. They were asked to rate each book according to one of four statements: No. 1, in- dicating that the book was of unques- tionable fiterary merit; No. 2, indi- cating that the book was valuable for the list although not of high literary quality; No 3, indicating that it should not be recommended because of low literary value; and No. 4, that it dealt with subjects unsuitable for children. Out of the 800 books there were only 100 on which all our experts agreed. Out of these 100 only 35 were rated of unquestionable literary merit. On the remaining 700 there was disagreement. The votes on several of the books ac- tually ranged all the way from 1 to 4. For instance "Huckleberry Finn" was considered of unquestionable lit- erary merit by eight experts, valuable for the list although not of high liter- ary quality by two, not recommended because of low literary value by one, while still another expert said it should not be recommended because it dealt with subjects unsuitable for children. "Helen's Babies," "Nobody's Boy," "Penrod," "Seventeen," and several (Continued on page 36) "We may live without poetry, music and art; We may live without con- science, We may live without heart, We may live without books. What is knowledge but griev- ing? We may live without hope. What is hope but deceiving? We may live without love. What is passion but pining? But where is the man that can live without dining?"' LilacTeaRoom 576 Lincoln Avenue Tel. Winnetka 1820 If You Have a Cold and Cough--Us se ADAMS North Shore Cough Remedy A most valuable remedy for colds, coughs, bronchial and lung irritations of long stand- ing. It is especially recommended in chronic and lingering cases and its purpose is not to act as a temporary sedative but to effect a permanent cure. North Shore Pharmacy Phones 76 and 6" Winnetka 940 Linden Ave. Hubbard Woods Cards and Books sor Christmas Conie in and see our large and varied display of Christmas Cards. They're all bright and cheery, in colors and in black and white. Our Christmas Books are very attractive. THE BOOK STORE Winnetka 1101 WINNETKA 724 Elm St. 804 ELM STREET NO BREAKING IN FT HINK what that means. When you buy a pair of Mary Adams Shoes you don't have to take them home and wear them off and on for a few days until they are broken in. They are instantly comfortable. Buy these stylish comfort shoes at the WINNETKA SHOE STORE H. LUENSMAN, Proprietor All Repairing Guaranteed PHONE 694 SPECIAL Saturday Only Jonathan Apples, extra fancy, 31bs.................. 25¢ Best White Potatoes, pecls.".. =. BFF. 20 ug © 70c Cooking 'Apples, 4 bs... ....cio0d gs laler vi 25¢ Florida Grapefruit, 2 for 25¢--3 for 25¢--5 for. ....... 25¢ Florida Sweet Oranges, per doz. 45c and... ......... 39¢ Tokay Grapes, 2 lbs. 25c, basket. ................... 59c¢ Hubbard: Squash, Ib..: . via is. Soin sia Hol 04c Sweet Potatoes, 3 Ibs...c.c. cousin iv. svvrinns oss ..25¢ Brussels:Sprouts ........... . . Ln a0 25¢ Green Beans, per gl... cc... win th vain cess 19¢ Fresh Kalamazoo Celery, large bunch. ............... 25¢ Bananas, large, per doz................ 00 ain 40c Cranberries, qt.-19¢, 2 for... ........ vise oii. 35¢ Nuts of all kinds 24-Hour Eggs Open Evenings Until 10:30 Sundays From 8:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. FREE DELIVERY Winnetka Fruit House 746 Elm Street Phone 2470 November 28, 1925