Get the face paints out. Book characters can easily come to life with cute painted faces. Think The Tiger Who Came to Tea or the Cheshire Cat. In the midst of war, he found love In the midst of darkness, he found courage In the midst of tragedy, he found hope.

Tom Percival will also attend an event in Swindon and read from his book, ‘Billy’s Bravery’ to primary years.​It provides a fantastic opportunity to focus on reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits." Since it was first celebrated in the UK and Ireland over 25 years ago, the day has grown to become an essential calendar fixture for schools, settings and communities. It provides a fantastic opportunity to focus on reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefits. BBC Teach Live Lesson– In partnership with BBC Education. A curriculum-linked live interactive programme to support reading for pleasure.

Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea.

#WorldBookDay

Secondary students can plan their own World Book Day events and win book tokens for their library by sharing their case studies with us. Start with a stripey jumper. It can be the start of many an easy costume including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Where's Wally, or Horrid Henry. The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland took place in 1997 to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading.