It’s World Book Day!
Since 1993, the first Thursday in March has been known as World Book Day.
World Book Day aims to celebrate books and reading, encouraging families and children to find fun and enjoyment in reading – as well as showcasing the fun that can be had within the world of books!
Although World Book Day started in the UK, now over 100 countries participate in the event which provides children under 18 with book vouchers, aiming to encourage reading for pleasure and also to provide disadvantaged children with a book of their own.
Today, many schools across the UK will celebrate World Book Day with lots of fun activities, such as dressing up, reading sprints and activities! World Book Day is a fantastic way to introduce younger children to reading, injecting fun into books, and discovering new favourite fictional worlds.
Take a look at some of the books we’re recommending this World Book Day.
For babies & toddlers…
Can You Find Mummy?
by Campbell Books
Following a number of baby animal characters that need reuniting with their mummies, this story features beautiful illustrations and interactive felt flaps easy for little ones to lift.
Mountain and Cloud
by Jana Curll
A story focusing on the beauty of friendship and courage, this book showcases two friends trying to find their way back to each other and face their fears.
The Gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson
A modern classic, this rhyming story allows you to venture into the deep dark woods to follow a mouse and a monster…
Bluey: The Doctor
by Bluey
Bluey is widely loved by many little ones, exploring the world using her imagination to turn everyday life into exciting adventures!
In this book, Bluey is a receptionist in a doctor’s – helping patients in need!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
A favourite with children and adults alike, in this book we follow a very hungry caterpillar as he eats through the week before becoming a beautiful butterfly.
For 4-8 year olds…
The Missing Piece
by Beth Suzanna
A heart-warming story about friendship and family, throughout this book we follow Sunny as she tries to complete a puzzle and find the ‘missing piece’, all to discover perhaps it was there all along…
What Happened To You?
by James Catchpole
‘What Happened To You?’ is the first picture book to address how a disabled child might wish to be spoken to. This story is a ground-breaking book on disability, told in a light hearted way to help children understand what it might be like to feel ‘different’.
Fantastic Mr Fox
by Roald Dahl
Many children and adults alike will have fold memories associated with Roald Dahl, and this particular story follows a very clever Mr Fox as he helps himself to food from nearby farms until the farmers have had enough!
Gina Kaminski Saves The Wolf
by Craig Barr-Green
A ground-breaking series featuring an autistic central character, this story is a re-telling of Little Red Riding Hood following a confident heroine that challenges the traditional narratives we are told.
For 9-12 year olds…
The Last Bear
by Hannah Gold
Touching on important topics such as endangered species and climate change, The Last Bear follows April, the daughter of an Arctic researcher and her encounter with a polar bear.
The Extremely Embarrassing
Life Of Lottie Brooks
by Katie Kirby
Following main character Lottie Brooks as she navigates the tricky transition from primary school to secondary, we discover the dramas of teenage years in a series of hilarious mishaps and relatable dilemmas.
The Breakfast Club Adventures
by Marcus Rashford
The first fiction book by England footballer Marcus Rashford MBE, this book is packed with illustrations and drama as we follow a friendship group on their adventure to solve a mystery at school.
Harry Potter
by J.K. Rowling
Arguably one of the most popular young adults book series, this series features 7 books that follows Harry Potter.
Harry is an orphaned boy who finds out that he possesses magical powers and leaves everything he’s ever known to join Hogwarts, a specialist school for wizards and witches…
Are your little ones dressing up this World Book Day? Don’t forget to tag us @CharlesClinkard and share their costumes!
And of course, happy reading!
