The books shown on our homepage are a selection of works by the 19th-century Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. His birthday today is the inspiration for International Children’s Book Day. Since 1967, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has used the occasion of Andersen’s birthday to encourage readers young and old to make time for reading. Hans Christian Andersen made time for writing: By some estimates, he crafted more than 3,000 fairy tales—some based on stories he was told as a child. He also wrote poetry, novels, and even travel books. What childhood favorite inspired your love of literature?
Books for children of all ages
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A garden of prickly delights
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Everest s shadow on the Himalayas
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Poppies in bloom
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Winter in the Finnish wilds
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Dressed for winter fun
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Mesmerizing murmuration
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Flamenco dancers
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Native American Heritage Month
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Cue up the tango music
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The village of Castelluccio above the Piano Grande, Umbria, Italy
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Falling for Tennessee
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Gem State views
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Defying gravity on a swing ride
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A different view of sharks
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What are we looking at?
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What, no escalator?
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Dance of the egret
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When science looks like magic
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Vacuum Chamber 5 at Glenn Research Center
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Tough turf