This is a vintage children's book, "Jerry" by Florence Battle.  The antique children's book is copyright 1946, appears to be a first edition, published by Beckley-Cardy Company of Chicago, IL.  The antique kid's book is an ex-school library copy from Boydton High School in Mecklenburg County Virginia (the school was closed in the 1950s).  The edition is well worn, with some tape repaired pages on the inside (see photo close ups).  There are also a few markings.  All the pages are there.  The cover is worn along edges and corners.