"It would be difficult to say too much in praise of a book so fascinating as 'The Gollden Age'. Within the pages of this volume we have found a veritable mine of gold: and, since the treasure is one whose resources are inexhaustible, we gladly proclaim its existence. The book brims over with delightful humour. To be unreservedly recommended to everyone who loves children and appreciates literature."—Speaker.
"A bit of literature as sweet and distinguished as aught of the sort ever written. It is a book that may be read many times with increasing pleasure at each perusal."—Black and White.
"Delicious little sketches of a group of children. There could be no better entertainment for an idle afternoon."—Saturday Review.
"Sketches of child-life, with all its fancies and illusions. One of the freshest, most original, and most charming pieces of literature which has issued from the press for some time."—Dundee Advertiser.
"A record of the joliest little set of boys and girls that can well be imagined. If anyone desires an hour of pure enjoyment, we advise him to purchase 'The Golden Age.'"—Liverpool Mercury.
"There is a healthy, humorous. golden tone about the book that absolutely bears out the title. Nothing cleverer, nothing more original, nothing more delightful has for many months come in the way of the reviewer."—Glasgow Herald.
"A perfectly delightful book."—Yorkshire Herald.
"More delightful sketches of child-life have never come into our hands than those contained in this volume. He transports the reader to the golden age of childhood, and with a subtle, indescribable skill, pictures child character with infinite truth and matchless charm."—Independent.
"No more fascinating book than this has been written for a long time.—Christian World.
"A collection of delightful sketches of child-life, revealing keenness of observation and sympathy with childhood expressed in a style of unfailing grace and charm.—Liverpool Daily Post.
"No more charming picture of child-life has ever been produced. Through many delightful escapades Mr. Grahame conducts his fascinating little band of marauders, telling their tale with rare simplicity, in an unaffected, polished style."—Sun.
"A charming study of child-life. Half-fanciful, half-real, this little collection of stories shows a deep knowledge of children, their foibles, and their saving graces"—Gentlewoman.
"There are not too many of those 'eternal children' in fiction whom it is a rare delight to know; and for Mr. Grahame to have added to the list is a fine achievement."—Realm.
"Those parents who love their children will buy ‘The Golden Age' and learn to understand them also."—Woman.
London: JOHN LANE, The Bodley Head.
