It is International Children’s Book Day today - and so we look at the numerous efforts by authors and celebrities worldwide to read children’s books online to help families cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss why at times like these, children’s books can go beyond simple entertainment and actually be a source of learning and comfort. 

<p>It is International Children&rsquo;s Book Day today - and so we look at the numerous efforts by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/01/a-listers-natalie-portman-lend-talents-to-bedtime-story-instagram-live-initiative-during-covid-lockdown">authors and celebrities</a> worldwide to read children&rsquo;s books online to help families cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss why at times like these, children&rsquo;s books can go beyond simple entertainment and actually be a source of learning and comfort.&nbsp;</p>

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