The Childcraft book collection, also known as “Childcraft – The How and Why Library,” is a multi-volume illustrated anthology designed for young children. It was first created in 1934 by W. F. Quarrie & Company, the publishers of the World Book encyclopedia1. The series aims to make learning fun with simple texts and engaging illustrations. Each volume covers different subjects, including literature (short stories, poetry, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes), mathematics, and the sciences.