Catherine Davidson, Acting Principal at Ballysillan Primary School and Nursery in Belfast, says there has been a "real buzz". "I know children reading books is at its lowest in 20 years and I'm not ...

Clio Robinson, four, from Maidenhead, decided to dress up as Princess Pearl from Zog for today's event. Characters from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - the same tea behind the ...

It is traditional for children to dress up as their favourite book character for the event, which is taking place today (Thursday, March 6), and aims to promote reading for pleasure. But in recent ...

Tiny young readers were top of the tots when they dressed up to celebrate stories and language - and turned to the Telegraph ...

CHILDREN will be dressing up as their favourite fictional characters tomorrow to celebrate World Book Day. The event can, however, put parents under pressure to splash out on new outfits.

World Book Day, celebrated on Thursday, sees school children dress up as their favourite book characters, with schools also hosting other reading-themed events.

CHILDREN across north and mid Essex have brought their favourite literature characters ... book-themed activities. Ralphie's little brother, Teddie read, 1, also took part in World Book Day ...