World Book Day

2023 - 2 - 27

Appeal for old books (Henley Standard)

RESIDENTS of Henley are being encouraged to donate their old children's books to primary schools. A collection stall will be in front of the town hall on .

27 February 2023 Monday, 27 February 2023

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World Book Day -get ready to send us photos of your child's costume (Oxford Mail)

World Book Day is a great excuse for pupils and teachers to dress up, have fun - and celebrate a love of books.

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When is World Book Day 2023? What is World Book Day? Easy ... (The Scotsman)

Olympic Gold Medallist, Greg Rutherford reads from the 'World's loudest ever comic strip', which is part of a World Book Day edition of the Beano, as part of ...

- The BFG (The BFG by Roald Dahl) Celebrations also take place in the form of costumes or other activities, if you’re trying to organise a World Book Day event then download the free PDF of ideas from their Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. We want to see more children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings them.” - Dalmatian (The One Hundred and One Dalmations by Dodie Smith) - Gangsta Granny (Gangsta Granny by David Walliams)

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World Book Day 2023: Send us a pic of your outfit - CBBC Newsround (BBC News)

Depending on your school, some classes celebrate the day all week, rather than just on one day, so we want you to send us a photo of your costumes. Maybe it's ...

[here.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u136465985) [click here.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u136465521) [Tips on what to send us](#)

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There's 18% off girls' and boys' Harry Potter costumes for World ... (HELLO!)

Harry Potter costumes for World Book Day: there's a huge sale on right now at Amazon with up to 18% off – it's a great choice for March 2.

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World Book Day: Send us your book-themed dress-up photos (Press and Journal)

World Book Day is a highlight of the school year for children. We're looking for your World Book Day photos to share with readers.

[GALLERY: Your World Book Day photos from across the north and north east] Submit your World Book Day photos for the Evening Express here: World Book Day is a highlight of the school year for children.

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Morrison's backs World Book Day with Hempland Primary School ... (York Press)

A SUPERMARKET charity has backed World Book Day in York after making a generous donation to a school in the city.

Wendy Davis, Community Champion at Morrisons Foss Islands store in York, donated the books to the school. The foundation has partnered with the National Literacy Trust to donate 5,500 books to help more than 100,000 primary school children. In addition to helping pupils with their literacy skills, the donated books have been specifically chosen to cover topics that are relevant for the development of a child’s mental health, their emotional wellbeing and social inclusion.

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Pickering: Bookshop donates £807 to schools in town (Gazette & Herald)

A BOOKSHOP in Ryedale has donated £807 worth of books to help school children form reading habits from an early age.

These activities will give children the chance to recommend their favourite book, have their recommendation displayed in the shop, and be in with the chance of winning a prize. “We firmly believe that every market town deserves a bookshop and are proud to add another in Ryedale alongside the lovely bookshops in Malton and Helmsley,” she said. Andrew added: “It is a joy to be able to give back wherever we can and support the town’s schools in sharing brilliant books with children.” “Supporting a love of reading from an early age is so important and it’s been a delight to donate books in this way to increase the range of books available to as many children in this town as possible,” she said. Michaela De Barr, headteacher of Pickering Community Junior School and acting headteacher of the Infant School, said: “(This donation has) really helped to enhance the reading resources in both schools and the children are really excited about exploring the new titles.” Donations will see new books gifted to the libraries of Pickering Community Infant and Nursery School, Pickering Community Junior School, and St Joseph’s School.

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World Book Day 2008 - looking back at Horsham area ... (Sussex Express)

World Book Day and the chance to dress up as a favourite fictional character must be one of the highlight of the year for many children.

It adds: “Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income.” Harry Potter, and some that come and go. There are probably some costumes that we’ll be seeing for decades to come, e.g.

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