A World Book Day event in Surrey has finally gone ahead after it was delayed - by a storm in the Caribbean. Olympic gold ...

Colourful costumes and brilliant books were the order of the day as Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford schools celebrated ...

Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character ...

HUNDREDS of children across Reading celebrated World Book Day on Thursday, March 6, dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

Coleen Rooney and Rochelle Humes are among the celebrities who have enthusiastically shared their children’s dressing up ...

For Ashley Manor Prep School in Charlton Kings, this year’s World Book Day revolved around the theme of sharing—not just ...

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World Book Day is a great idea. It celebrates the joy of reading, gets children to think about their favourite books and brings some fun into getting ready for school. But, we all know the feeling – ...

Across Taunton and Bridgwater, schools made World Book Day the highlight of a full week of literary events. Holy Trinity ...

Teachers joined in the fun, hiding behind their favourite books, with three winners receiving chocolates and new books.

From Spiderman to Stickman, youngsters in the Bridlington area dressed as some of their favourite book characters for World ...

World Book Day is more than just an opportunity to dress up as beloved characters—it’s a celebration of stories, creativity, ...