On Thursday 6th March, we will be celebrating World Book Day in school. During the school day, children will be taking part in a range of reading and book themed activities. On this day, children will also receive their World Book Day token which can be redeemed in book shops and some supermarkets. The range of books included in this year’s offering are available to view at https://www.worldbookday.com/books/

Children are welcome to come to school dressed up as a book character or somebody with a literary connection. For this event, there is no expectation for costumes which require a great deal of expense. It is also not compulsory and children are welcome to come to school in their usual uniform if they prefer.  Below are some ideas which are cost effective and often are items that children may already have at home:

• Princess/prince costumes (lots of these in story books!)
• Halloween costumes (Funny Bones, Winnie the Witch, Room on the Broom, Mona the Vampire)
• Ballet costumes (Angelina Ballerina)
• Furry Onesie (Gruffalo, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Big Bad Wolf from Goldilocks)
• Tracey Beaker – stripy red jumper, denim, curly hair
• The Boy in The Dress – A dress and a football to carry
• Sophie from the BFG – Pyjamas
• 101 Dalmations – white clothing with a marker pen to draw on the black spots
• Captain Underpants – underwear to wear over the top of trousers and a red cape
• Pippi Longstocking – plaits, dungarees, odd socks

Please remember that children will be outside for break and lunch – clothing should be suitable for outdoors including appropriate footwear.

We are looking forward to a fabulous World Book Day 2025!