Today’s Google Doodle marks Children’s Day which takes place on November 20 every year – the same day the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN in 1959.
The cute illustration shows six colourful acorns reading and playing together in a tree.
What is Children’s Day?
Established in 1954, the United Nations Universal Children’s Day aims to promote “international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare”.
To celebrate Children’s Day this year, UNICEF has invited children from around the world to take over key roles in media, politics, entertainment and more.
Spanish footballer David Villa, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki are among the celebrities marking the day.
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UNICEF deputy executive director Justin Forsyth said: “From Auckland to Amman and from New York to N’Djamena, we want children to campaign in their schools and communities to help save children’s lives, fight for their rights and fulfil their potential.
“World Children’s Day will be a day for children, by children.”
Meanwhile, UNICEF’s goodwill ambassador David Beckham is set to ask children about their views of the world and what matters most to them.
The French music group Kids United will release an inspirational new music video which was recorded specifically for Children’s Day.
You can follow Children’s Day activities all over the world on Twitter using #KidsTakeOver.
Today’s Google Doodle will be seen in the UK, Canada, Greece and a whole host of countries in north Africa and the Middle East.