A Child's First Library of Learning was originally published in the early 70's by Gakken, a Japanese publisher. The English adaptation was first published in 1987. A Child's First Library of Learning has sold over 25 million copies in 22 languages and 45 countries around the world. Over the years, the series has been updated, redesigned and reconfigured several times.

 

The current edition is a set of 24 volumes. These children's books are divided into four areas of knowledge: Life, Nature, Science and Our World. The beautiful covers and the bright images attract children to read. The questions arouse curiosity, and the answers are provided using language that is easy to understand. Photos and illustrations supplement the answer and help to improve understanding and retention of the subject. Every page also has a note to parents section which provides a more in-depth answer to the same question, so the series becomes useful for every member of the family.