It's World Book Day!

March here already, and that can only mean one thing...WORLD BOOK DAY! Thursday 4th March is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland, and we hope that you will join in the fun.

The main aim of World Book Day is to ‘encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity of having a book of their own.’  In recent years, the free £1 National Book Tokens that accompany this aim have been extended from schools to pre-school institutions as well – so why not encourage your nursery to sign up?

Also worth a look is the list of 70 tried and tested titles for children and adults to share together, complied by World Book Day trustee Jacqueline Wilson. This can be found online here, or in booklet form from national bookstores and libraries. With over 25 recommendations for 0-5 year olds, this is a fantastic resource for helping to inspire a love of books in your little ones.

For more information, or to register an institution, visit www.worldbookday.com

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