Collects four classic folk tales featuring animals, including "The Three Bears," "The Three Little Kittens," and "The Little Red Hen."

A collection of twelve classic literary works that have been adapted for children.

From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers. This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best." All royalties for HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.

Little ones will love this cheerful and bright Keepsake Collection classic filled with timeless nursery rhymes like Old MacDonald, Peter Piper, and Roses are Red. A must-have for any Mother Goose fan, this sweet anthology is the perfect gift for baby showers and first libraries. You can even personalize the book to make it extra special.

Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.

Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.

RAPUNZEL: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of Rapunzel, as she is hidden away in a tower by an evil witch. She lets down long braids for her true love to climb up and rescue her. CLASSIC STORIES: This classic retold tale captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures. BENEFITS: Easy-to-follow story books are an excellent skill-building resource for reading comprehension, while introducing your child to hundreds of new words. FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

There is always time for nursery rhymes! Little ones will love bright and cheerful 1-Minute Mother Goose. Featuring Old Macdonald, Peter Piper, and Roses are Red, this sweet anthology from the Keepsake Collection is the perfect gift for baby showers and first libraries. You can even personalize the book to make it extra special.

The whole family will love celebrating the holiday season with Christmas Stories! With more than 20 Christmas carols and holly jolly tales, this Keepsake Collection is sure to be a new family tradition. You can even personalize the book to make it extra special.