92 m. ago World Book Day best costumes as celebs' kids wow as Claudia Winkleman, Shrek and more

World Book Day has rolled around once again, with celebrities dressing their kids up as an array of different characters from stories and showing off the costumes on social media

Politics

3 h. 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

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3 h. 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

3 h. 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

4 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

21 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

28 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

39 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

3 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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6 d. ago World Book Day costumes like Harry Potter, Willy Wonka and Mary Poppins now have 30% off

If you've left it to the last minute to find a World Book Day costume, Sainsbury's TU has you covered with 30% off all its costumes - but you'll need to be quick before the offer ends

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6 d. ago The latest Very discount codes to know about, including 15% off World Book Day costumes and books

From children’s toys to tech and fashion, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very voucher codes

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6 d. ago The latest Very discount codes to know about, including 15% off World Book Day costumes

From children’s toys to tech and fashion, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very discount codes

Politics

7 d. ago When is World Book Day 2025? Date, £1 books, and fun ways to celebrate 30 years

Discover when World Book Day 2025 is happening and get inspired with creative costume ideas for the kids

Economics