Busy lives and last-minute requests from your little ones can mean you have to pull a costume together with very little time and using bits from around the house. If you’ve found that an event ...

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 ...

Children across the country are going into school dressed as their favourite literary characters to mark World Book Day. The annual event, which was started in 1995, has become one of the most ...

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Children have ditched their school uniforms in favour of their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day. The ...

World Book Day has arrived, and children across the country are stepping into the shoes of their favourite literary characters. But if you've left costume planning to the last minute, there's no ...

Schools across London are ditching the dress-up plans this World Book Day, asking children to wear pyjamas or dress as a word to try and help reduce the costs for families. It is traditional for ...

Celebrities are showcasing their children's imaginative outfits for World Book Day on social media. Each year, famous figures post adorable pictures of their kids dressed as cherished book ...