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

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 ...

Children hospitalised with their mental health needs in Sheffield brought some literary magic to World Book Day.

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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 – ...

Members of the Hamilton Lions Club and Cubs donated colouring and activity books to local schools as part of the recent World ...

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.

World Book Day brings a burst of literary excitement across the UK, with schools, libraries, and bookshops joining forces to ...