23 Children’s Books to Read for International Children’s Book Day

Think back to your childhood, what was your favorite book? Did your parents and teachers read to you, or did you enjoy reading on your own? What sparked your love of reading?

As a media specialist, you know how essential picture books are in sparking children’s first fascination with reading. When children read books, they get to meet new cultures, characters, and ideas. Reading builds vocabulary, literary language, enriches children’s knowledge of the world, opens minds, builds compassion, and inspires everyone!

International Children's Book Day

International Children’s Book Day will be celebrated on April 2nd this year. If we didn’t already have a good enough excuse to read children’s books, this day is for sure one! This year’s theme for International Children’s Book Day is “The Small is Big in a Book”. Children’s books are small, but they make big impacts. From critical thinking skills to developing empathy and acceptance, books give children the opportunity to become aware of their thoughts and allows them to explore the world.

We’ve gathered a collection of 23 books so you can celebrate International Children's Book Day at your library. Check them out and let us know if we are missing any books in the comments below!

23 Children's Books to Spark Children's love of Reading