International Children's Book Day

International Children's Book Day is a special day celebrated annually on April 2nd to promote children's books and reading. As a childminder, it's a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading in children and to celebrate the importance of books. In this blog, we'll discuss what International Children's Book Day is and how you can explain it to children.

What is International Children's Book Day? International Children's Book Day is a day that celebrates children's books and promotes reading as an important activity for children. It was established in 1967 by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a non-profit organization that promotes international understanding through children's books.

Each year, a different country is chosen to be the host of International Children's Book Day, and a theme is selected to inspire events and activities that celebrate children's books and reading. This year it is Latvia!

Explaining International Children's Book Day to children can be a fun and engaging experience. Here are some tips to help you get started:

1.Start by talking about books

Begin by discussing the books that the children have read and the ones they enjoyed the most. You can ask them what they liked about the books, and encourage them to share their favourite parts of the story.

2. Explain the purpose of International Children's Book Day

Next, explain to the children that International Children's Book Day is a special day when people all around the world celebrate children's books and the importance of reading. You can use simple language and make it fun by talking about how books can take us on adventures and teach us new things.

3. Discuss the theme of the year

Each year, a different country is chosen to be the host of International Children's Book Day, and a theme is selected. You can explain to the children what the theme is and how it relates to children's books. For example, if the theme is "Books Help Us Connect," you can talk about how books can bring people together and help us understand each other better.

4. Plan book-related activities

During International Children's Book Day, there are many fun activities you can do with children that are book-related. For example, you can have a story time, make bookmarks, or create a book club. You can also encourage the children to dress up as their favourite book characters.

5. Promote reading

The main goal of International Children's Book Day is to promote reading and a love of books. Encourage the children to read as much as possible, and make it fun by creating a cozy reading corner or having a reading challenge. International Children's Book Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the importance of books and reading in children's lives. By talking about books, explaining the purpose of International Children's Book Day, discussing the theme of the year, planning book-related activities, and promoting reading, you can encourage a love of reading in children and inspire them to explore the magical world of books. #internationalchildrensbookday #ICBD #booksforkids #readingisfun #kidsbooks #bookstagram #booklove #readingtogether #booksconnectus #readingcommunity #bookworms #childrensliterature #bookmagic #kidsreading #childminder #eyfs #earlyyears #BunnikinsChildminding