INTRODUCTION.


~~The Plan of the Book.~~

In the preparation of this book the author has had two great plans in
mind:

To prepare a work which will enable _any person, who can speak to a
class or an audience, to give a helpful, inspiring illustrated
talk_; to place in the hands of parents everywhere a book to enable
them to teach the children a simple, fascinating method of drawing
and, at the same time make the great truths of life a part of their
every-day learning.

Clear instructions are given as to the method of doing these two
things. Then come sixty-two complete talks of special appropriateness
for Christian teaching. If you are included in the following classes
of workers, the book should be of special value to you:

(a) Speakers who earnestly want to give illustrated talks, but
who feel that they "can't draw a straight line."

(b) Those who are experienced in chalk talk work and are seeking
new material.

(c) Teachers of the Uniform Lessons.

(d) Teachers of Graded Lessons.