Kate Middleton shares five favourite children's books she reads to George, Charlotte and Louis

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton
JOHN SIBLEY
GB News Reporter

By GB News Reporter


Published: 03/03/2022

- 16:38

The family favourites were released to mark World Book Day

Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge has shared five of her favourite childhood books that she now reads to her children, George, eight, Charlotte, six and Louis, three.

The recommendations were posted on the Duchess of Cornwall’s literary hub to mark world book day.


At the top of Kate’s list was The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, the book she read on CBeebies for Children’s Mental Health Week earlier this month.

Kate explained: "I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories."

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A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others."

Also among the family favourites was a book her father recommended to her, Stig Of The Dump, By Clive King. She said "As a child I loved spending time outdoors, making dens, digging, discovering and making things out of odds and ends.

"Whether this was why my father recommended this book to me or whether this book inspired my imagination, I can’t remember, but I have never forgotten this brilliant book and the values it teaches."

Other classics included were Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White, the Katie Morag Series by Mairi Hedderwick and Feelings by Libby Walden.

Referring to Charlotte’s Webb, Kate added: 'An all-time classic and loved in our house for obvious reasons! This is a charming story about friendship, loyalty and love.'

Alongside the list was the message “This World Book Day, we are delighted to share some reading recommendations from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

"Regular reading can have a profound impact on children’s wellbeing, literacy and comprehension, introducing them to almost 300,000 more words by the time they start school!

"A passionate advocate of the importance of Early Childhood Development and children’s mental health, The Duchess has chosen for The Reading Room five children’s book that she has enjoyed over the years."

The special announcement appeared on the Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room website which is on its fifth season and aspires to be a hub for literary communities around the world.

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