"St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Volume 5, January 1878, Number 3" is a wonderful publication that captures the atmosphere of late 19th century American children's literature. In this issue, the most interesting works for children of that time are collected, which tell about adventures, friendship, dreams and upbringing. The authors combine an educational element and an interesting plot, which makes each story really exciting for a young reader. "Journal of Saint Nicholas" became a popular publication among children of its time, and today it is a valuable source for studying children's literature of past eras.