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In the title page of James Nisbet & Co.'s 1887 edition of the novel, the title is printed in the page's top quarter followed by a period. The author's name is not included, rather represented by a mention of three separate works. An inscription taken from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "To a Child," appears in the page's middle. The novel is listed as a new edition with colored illustrations. James Nisbet & Co.'s address is listed as, "London, 21, Berners Street."

This color illustration, appearing as the frontispiece to the 1887 James Nisbet & Co. Golden Ladder Series reprint, depicts Ellen riding Alice's white horse, Sharp, as Alice walks alongside her on their way to Carra-carra. A caption below the illustration reads, "The Pleasant Ride," conveying the ease of the movement and interaction taking place in the illustration. An open valley with several trees and mountains in the distance extends behind them. Ellen rides side-saddle and raises her finger as if she is speaking as Alice looks up at her. Alice's hair extends behind her as if being blown by the wind, establishing a sense of movement in the illustration. This illustration first appeared in the 1853 James Nisbet and Co. "New Edition" (see 77CIA).

This is the fourteenth page of back advertisements in the 1852 T. Nelson & Sons reprint, version 1. The page begins with the publisher and cities as the header. There is a simple zierrat which separates the publisher from the title "HOME LIBRARY FOR LITTLE READERS" Below is the advertisement subtitle: "Price 6d. each, with beautiful gilt cover." The books listed here are: 
Jessie Graham, Blind Alice, Grace and Clara, Florence Arnott, Ellen Leslie, Stories for Little Readers (first and second series), Love Token for Children, A Kiss for a Blow, Little Clara, Sunshine and Shade, Sister Mary's Stories, Story of the Walter Family, The Mother's Story, The Well0Spent Hour, Harry Burne, Ellen carrol, Cousin Clara, Mary Boss, The Little Poetry Book, The Faithful Dog, and, The Play Hour. Underneath this section separated by a Zierrat is the next section "STORIES $c. FOR THE YOUNG". These titles are: The HOme Library, Life of Alfred the Great, Fireside Stories, Juvenile Keepsake, The Home Story Book, and, Todd's Lectures to Children. The final section of this page is titled "ABBOT'S WORKS" and these titles are: The Young Christian, The Child at Home, The Way to do Good, The Fireside, The Mother at Home, Parental Duties, The Teacher, and, Every-Day Duty. The entire page has a decortive boarder with book ornaments in each corner.