International Children's Book Day


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

How wonderful! I didn't realize that April 2nd is the day to celebrate children's books, but I did spend a part of yesterday working on a new space for my grand-daughter's books. She has a huge personal library at her house, but the collection here is growing fast as well. I have many, many books in storage upstairs that she will grow into, but for now, we have simple board books and other stories that catch her attention right where she can reach them. 

I'm so glad and grateful that she loves books and reading with us! Too many kids tell me that there are no books in their homes, that they hate reading, that their families "have better things to do." 

What can be more important than feeding a child's mind and imagination, after the life-necessities are met? 

I bought yet another small book for her Easter basket yesterday; I'd already bought two others that she's already gotten. (I can't hold out!) This time, it's an alphabet book. And I brought a few more books down from the shelf upstairs. I want her to feel like every warm and comfortable space she is in is a good place to read. 



She also has a low futon in the room that she can sit and read on. It's perfect for shared reading time as well.

Have a super day,

C

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