International Children's Book Day

Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, (April 2), International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to the beauty and imagination of children's books. 

Join us in the celebrations throughout the world by telling us below: what were your favorite books as a child?

See the links below for a list of our recommended favorites by Hans Christian Anderson and others!






Further Reading:

Unique Teaching Resources: April Writing Prompts

About International Children's Book Day


Our Recommended Children's Favorites:

The Little Mermaid (Hans Christian Anderson)

The Snow Queen  (Hans Christian Anderson)

The Emperor's New Clothes (Hans Christian Anderson)

There's a Dinosaur in My Bathtub  (Catalina Echeverri )

Sam's Sandwich (David Pelham)



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