World Book Day is a great idea. It celebrates the joy of reading, gets children to think about their favourite books and brings some fun into getting ready for school. But, we all know the feeling ...

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This year's World Book Day is Thursday 6 March, and many parents will already have 'costume stress', as you strive to find the right outfit for your child, while the cost goes up and up. Even handmade ...

World Book Day, which sees schoolchildren dress up as their favourite book character on the first Thursday in March, "aims to promote reading for pleasure", said London's The Standard.