In verse.

Wrapper title.

Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper, features ads for "Mother's series," "Father's series," Susie Sunshine's series," "Fairy Moonbeam's series," "Peter Prim's series," and "Little Slovenly Peter." All of these series are listed as new. The same series are listed as new in the catalogue, List of toy books manufactured ... by McLoughlin Bros., (New York, 1867).

"Peter Prim's series, (new.) large 18mo. toys. 6 kinds. Printed in oil. Covers in oil colors."--Publisher's advertisement, p. [4] of wrapper.

Some illustrations signed by engraver Edward P. Cogger.

"Simple John"--Poem, p. [6-8].

Santa Claus > Juvenile poetry.

Prejudices > Juvenile poetry.

Race relations > Juvenile poetry.

Black people > Juvenile poetry.

Procrastination > Juvenile poetry.

Juvenile literature.

Publishers' advertisements.