Many dress-up characters, particularly those in books ... or part of the costume - themselves. "Teaching simple skills, through giving regular pocket money, will help kids grasp the concept ...

While plenty of schools encourage kids to dress up to celebrate their favourite book characters on 6 March, it doesn’t mean you have to fork out for a ready-made costume. In fact, there are ...

World Book Day is almost here (Thursday 6 March, people. Time to shine!). If you’ve been blissfully unaware that it’s this week and are now panicking because your kid’s school lets them dress up as ...

Roald Dahl has plenty of weird and wonderful characters ... by your kids’ favourite celebraties are a great way to get them reading. And it makes for some easy World Book Day costumes too.

Now that we’ve re-ignited your appreciation for World Book Day, we’ve rounded up a selection of some quirky and original costumes for you and the kids to wear come March 6. From characters ...

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 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 ...

Coleen Rooney, Rochelle Humes and more stars revealed their kids' transformations into their favourite book characters ahead of school on Thursday. From Where's Wally to Spiderman, take a look at ...

But WBD has "descended into an annual horror show of competitive costume-making ... hunt for new books to read, and to snuggle close to my kids" while they "discover new worlds".

Each year, famous figures post adorable pictures of their kids dressed as cherished book ... iconic character Harry Potter. Meanwhile, little Nate stole the show with his Oompa Loompa costume ...

Catherine Davidson, Acting Principal at Ballysillan Primary School and Nursery in Belfast, says there has been a "real buzz". "I know children reading books is at its lowest in 20 years and I'm not ...

“I don’t think costumes make ... so not a favourite character. “I feel that parents would be better spending their money on books or using their time taking their kids to the library ...