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World Book Day - 2nd March 2017 - Approaching fast!

Tuesday 21st February 2017

World Book Day 2017 is on Thursday 2nd March - a day to celebrate books and get children enthused about reading. The idea of finding another dressing up outfit fills many parents with dread – but it’s worth it! It’s an exciting time when there’s a real buzz in school about books.
Children who read for pleasure are much more likely to be successful in all areas of their education than those who don’t. World Book Day could be the inspiration that your child needs to read the one great book that leads to a lifetime of reading for pleasure.
Use World Book Day as an opportunity to read and talk more about books and stories with your children in the weeks leading up to 2nd March. Discuss your favourite books and characters from your own childhood. Visit bookshops & libraries for inspiration.
Some easy costume ideas are: The Boy in the Dress - dress & football boots; Gangster Granny – grey hair, stick & swag bag; Oliver Twist - tatty clothes, cap & food bowl; Harry (and the Bucket full of Dinosaurs) – carry a bucket full of dinosaurs; Mr Happy - wear yellow and smile; Mr Bump – wear blue with a couple of bandages; Mr Forgetful – if you get really stuck!
So, let’s get behind World Book Day 2017 and make the most of all its events including dressing up!
If you want to send us your costume ideas (info@readingchest.co.uk) – we would love to put them on our website and share with other members!