Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. (Source: IBBY International Board on Books for Young People)

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«The Snow Queen» is an original fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). The tale was first published 21 December 1844. The story centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai. The story is one of Andersen’s longest and most highly acclaimed stories.  (Source: wikipedia)

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