The BFG himself is a big hit for World Book Day, but if you don't fancy creating those big ears, this could be an easier option. We recommend anyone in Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Shetlands, Scottish Highlands/off the coast of Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands use Priority Delivery unless you require an urgent timed delivery through UPS courier which is at an additional cost. Please see below for postage prices. Investigate vocabulary linked to place value (e.g. unit, ten, hundred… million… billion). Compare the values. Investigate other words used to describe numbers, including fictitious ones (e.g. gazillion) – see this article for more information. In Chapters 13 and 17, Joe isn’t very nice when Bob tries to make friends again. Talk about other ways that he could have dealt with the situation. He went as Dalmatian number 57 and was accompanied by his sister Safah, who dressed as Moana. Yousef Chowdhury as Dalmatian number 57 and his sister Safah Chowdhury as Moana (Image: UGC MEN) The Paper Dolls

Many little ones might already have their own ballet costume so Angela Ballerina is another easy one to opt for. You don't even need a full witch's costume for this to work - just a hat and the book would do, or a hat attached to a headband like Isabelle's wearing here.If your child doesn't mind face painting then you can do that too, like 10-year-old Yousef Chowdhury did here. If you've got the Doh Nutters board game, you could always use the elephant mask from that. Or if you have any other animal onesie, then there's no end of books you could choose - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Dear Zoo, Monkey Puzzle, you name it. The Slightly Annoying Elephant (Image: Manchester Evening News) Room on the Broom Read Chapter 1 and look at the prices of some of the things that Joe has. How much are these items worth? Could you make some word problems which include the items and their values? Not so long ago the Spud family had lived a very humble life’. Investigate what ‘humble’ means. Can you think of any words which have similar meanings?

In Chapter 8, there is a list of teachers’ catchphrases. Make a list of catchphrases that your teachers say. Could you make up some new catchphrases that new teachers might say? Listen to the audiobook version of the story. Could you read and record your own version of the story? Sophie is a very simple character to recreate. All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own tub of 'sweet dreams' and you've got your very own orphan. Leah Louise Bielby's daughter as Sophie from The BFG Diary of a Wimpy Kid Billionaire Boy has a ‘Postscript’ which gives information about what happened to the characters after the story ended. Could you write a postscript for your favourite books?

Just a tutu and headband or bow would be enough to make it work if you've not got the whole kit and caboodle. Rebecca Robinson's daughter Sophia as a ballerina 101 Dalmatians It's mostly school clothes you've probably already got for this one, with just shorts and white top needed. World Book Day wouldn't be the same without Julia Donaldson's characters in the mix and this one's a very simple one to recreate. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there’s just one thing he really needs: a friend… Teaching Ideas and Resources: English Look at Mrs Trafe’s school dinner menu and discuss the items on it! Could you make your own healthy, balanced menu?

Another Walliams favourite is the popular Billionaire Boy and it's pretty simple to create your own Joe Spud. Bullying takes place at both schools that Joe goes to. Discuss what bullying is and how we can help those who are affected by it. Boys at St. Cuthbert’s School for Boys have to wear an Elizabethan ruff. Find out what this is and learn about other types of Elizabethan costume.

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And you don't need much to make it work. A denim dress, denim shorts and tights, or dungarees will do the job. Finish it off with a red hair ribbon and a copy of the book and you're there. Layla as Matilda Bruce Bogtrotter Just don't forget to put some undies on the bottom layer too! Freddie Butler as Captain Underpants Sophie from The BFG

Draw a map of Bumfresh Towers and add the different parts / rooms mentioned in Chapter 1, as well as the locations of all of the amazing things that Joe owns. Watch this reading and interview with the author. Think of questions that you would like to ask David Walliams: Chapter 16 has a list of silly names. Discuss why each one is silly and what words / phrases they sound like. Could you come up with some more silly names? Even the poorest of drawers could probably make the face for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but if you're really struggling you can simply go online to get a printout. Sarah Baldwin's son Lewis as Diary of a Wimpy Kid Oliver Twist You can easily make a handmade broom and if you've got any teddies of characters from the book - like the dog, cat or frog - you could take those along too. Isabelle as the witch from Room on the Broom Matilda

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Probably Roald Dahl's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of books.