It's World Book Day and we've been finding out what children like most about reading.

At a special event in Dublin this morning, primary school children have revealed that history, action and comedy are some of their favourite themes.

Brian Gallagher read a passage from his latest book One Good turn to a rapt audience at Dubray Books on Grafton Street.

Children from Warrenmount Primary School, Dublin 8 listen to Brian Gallagher read from his book One Good Turn, Dubray Books, Grafton Street, Dublin 2

We love books! Its almost time for The Biggest Book Show on Earth... #wbd16 @WBDIreland pic.twitter.com/u8xgvXal8H

— The O'Brien Press (@OBrienPress) February 23, 2016

All school children in Ireland can get a free book token to celebrate World Book Day, which aims to promote the pleasures of reading to kids.

Jennifer Ryan reports: