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 ...

A city centre library is celebrating its 20th anniversary on World Book Day by welcoming an award-winning children's author.

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

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 ...

My son, Leo, was insistent that he didn’t want to wear a costume for World Book Day last year. In year two at the time, he felt self-conscious and hated the attention that a costume brings.

At Herons Moor Academy, World Book Day was just one highlight in a dedicated Reading Week packed with exciting activities.

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

From nominating your favourite fish and chip shop to admiring the efforts of all the World Book Day characters, there's ...

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