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International Children's Book Day

April 2

Celebrate with books, writing & family fun!

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πŸ“Œ Quick FactsπŸ“… April 2nd🌍 Celebrated Worldwide πŸŽ‚ Honors Hans Christian Andersen's birthday
❀️ Why We Celebrate

International Children's Book Day celebrates the joy of reading and encourages children around the world to discover the magic found in books.

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Hans Christian Andersen wrote beloved fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea.

✏️ Today's Writing Skills
Creativity Imagination Reading Response Discussion Letter Writing
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Read Together

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Charlottesweb Read This

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White

A timeless story of friendship, kindness, and courage that has introduced generations of readers to unforgettable characters.

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Write

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Write a letter to your favorite book character. What would you ask them? What advice might they give you?

Need ideas?

Think about a character who made you laugh, inspired you, or surprised you.

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Play

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Build a Reading Fort

Gather blankets, pillows, and flashlights to build a cozy reading fort. Then spend some quiet time reading favorite stories together.

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