Looking for a World Book Day costume for your son or daughter? Amazon has reduced some of its classic character fancy dress outfits ahead of the big day. World Book Day falls on Thursday March 6 ...

It's the annual event that creates a mixed reaction among parents - World Book Day. While some revel in the opportunity to recreate their child's favourite book character, others face the day with ...

World Book Day 2025 is just around the corner and schools across the nation are gearing up to celebrate some of the best children's literature with a non-school-uniform day where youngsters can adopt ...

Catherine Davidson, Acting Principal at Ballysillan Primary School and Nursery in Belfast, says there has been a "real buzz".

As I frantically dig through my wardrobe looking for a black dress which is small enough not to look like a tent on my 10-year-old daughter, along with some tights and a cape I once wore to a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The first Thursday in March, much like the first Monday in ...

The day to celebrate our love for books and reading is fast approaching. World Book Day is set to take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Each year, thousands of Brummie schoolchildren dress up as ...

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 ...

Is there any horror to compare with World Book Day horror? I’m over it all myself because my daughter is at secondary school and they don’t get you to dress up at The Very Hungry Caterpillar ...

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.

This year marks 30 years since the first World Book Day took place on April 23, 1995. Over the last three decades, the UNESCO-organised event has become a worldwide movement aiming to celebrate ...

The first Thursday in March, much like the first Monday in May (as fashion, costume and history enthusiasts will know) is a ...