Christmas is coming and hopefully there will be lots of lovely books wrapped up under the Christmas tree in my house, just waiting to be read.

However there are some children, who may never get such a gift, never actually own a book all of their own. Children who don’t have access to books at home and schools with empty book shelves

Children’s Books Ireland champions every child’s right to experience the joy of reading, regardless of their circumstances. Donate €12 today to a child who needs it and help bring the joy of reading into more young lives.

C.B.I’s ‘GiftABook’ appeal’ will ensure that a child somewhere in Ireland will get that very special gift of a book of their own to hold look at and read.

Everyone deserves the magic of a good book this Christmas!