32 m. ago World Book Day 2025: Kimberley Walsh and Izzi Warner lead stars in sharing sweet costumes

Celebrities have taken to social media in force as their children dress up as the favourite characters from books, TV and film to celebrate World Book Day today

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52 m. ago Voices: Let’s end the performative hell of compulsory World Book Day costumes

I’m not saying social media is fetishising the act of reading as a nostalgic, middle class pursuit regardless of the child’s actual interests, but what I am saying is there are an awful lot of Pippi Longstocking outfits on Instagram, writes Emma Kernahan

Politics

73 m. ago World Book Day: Rochelle Humes and Coleen Rooney among celebrities whose children are dressing up

Never one to miss out on an opportunity to dress up, BGT judge Amanda Holden also got involved

Culture

91 m. ago World Book Day 2025: Some of Greater Manchester's best costumes

From whimsical wizards and superheroes to video game and Disney characters, the imagination on display is truly inspiring

Politics

2 h. ago World Book Day 2025: Children don adorable fancy dress outfits to celebrate favourite literary characters

Children across the country are going into school dressed as their favourite literary characters to mark World Book Day.

Culture

2 h. ago World Book Day: Why schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

A number of schools have scrapped children dressing up as their favourite book character this Thursday

Culture

2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway kids set to enjoy World Book Day thanks to music legend Dolly Parton

Wheatley Foundation has distributed thousands of books to kids aged under five thanks to the support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Culture

6 h. ago 8 books that will rekindle your love with reading for World Book Day 2025

Whether you are returning to reading or looking for the hottest books to add to your overflowing TBR pile - we have you covered with this list of the best new books for World Book Day

Politics

7 h. ago World Book Day: Hospital libraries are helping to support children

World Book Day: Hospital libraries are helping to support children  BBC.com

Politics

8 h. ago How to get free books for children of all ages on World Book Day

Everyone deserves to lose themselves in a good book so this World Book Day all children are invited to collect free books across the country

Politics

19 h. ago World Book Day: Why more schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

A number of schools have scrapped children dressing up as their favourite book character this Thursday

Culture

26 h. ago World Book Day 2025: easy costume ideas, when is it – cheap characters outfits for boys and girls

You can still keep things affordable if you’re a parent feeling the pressure on World Book Day 😰

Politics

26 h. ago Judgement Day will happen in just a few years, says secret 900

An 900-year old book that claims to predict the Day of Judgement has attracted attention for the author's somewhat psychic ability to reference and predict future Popes

Events

36 h. ago Parents ‘spending nearly £20 per child on costumes for World Book Day this year’

Families will spend £2 more on average per child on costumes for World Book Day than they did last year, a survey for Rakuten indicates.

Economics

46 h. ago Celebrate this World Book Day with Clarks' new Roald Dahl kids' footwear range

Clarks has launched a Roald Dahl-inspired kids' footwear collection for World Book Day

Culture

47 h. ago Special projects to help Dumfries and Galloway celebrate World Book Day 2025

Scotmid customers can use special Book Banks while schoolkids will have the chance to meet author Mike Nicholson.

Culture

69 h. ago Clarks has launched a Roald Dahl kids' footwear range in time for World Book Day

Just in time for World Book Day, Clarks has just released a collection of kids' footwear inspired by iconic Roald Dahl books, from Matilda to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Politics

2 d. ago Best unisex costume ideas for World Book Day: from hungry caterpillars to golden tickets

Do it for the plot

Politics

3 d. ago 33 easy World Book Day costume ideas you can pull together at the last minute

Get set for the big day with these simple DIY and homemade costumes and characters

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3 d. ago World Book Day ideas and activities 2025: How to celebrate your favourite characters and novels this year

From passing on your favourite story to starting a book group 

Culture