Each year, International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on or around the birthday of celebrated author Hans Christian Andersen (2 April), to inspire a love of reading and great stories by bringing children and books together around the world.
We spoke to the experts about their current favourites from the world of children’s books – Lois Hopkins, Children’s Book Buyer at Jarrold in Norwich, and Louisa Theobald, Children’s Bookseller at Waterstones.
For 3-year-olds:
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