World Book Day turns 23 this year and is a huge celebration of reading that not only encourages reading but also gives kids (and adults!) the chance to dress up as their favourite characters!
Schools across the UK take part with activities and workshops as well as the chance to get your hands on tokens to pick up special editions of popular books.
Is your school getting involved with World Book Day? We’d love to hear all about it, don’t forget to tell your teachers to get in touch with us and let us know what you did for the big day – they can email us on info@familymatters-uk.co.uk!
To help you get excited for the big day, here are a few of our favourite books for you to check out together.
- Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief – Rick Riordan
- Matilda – Roald Dahl
- Wonder – R J Palacio
- Goodnight Mr Tom – Michelle Magorian
- A Series of Unfortunate Events – Lemony Snicket
- Coraline – Neil Gaiman
- The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe – C S Lewis
- The Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher
- Charlotte’s Web – E B White
- Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls – Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
- A Monster Calls – Patrick Ness
- Artemis Fowl – Eoin Colfer
- Harry Potter – J K Rowling
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase – Joan Aiken
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney
- Gangsta Granny – David Walliams
Have you read any of these or have any other suggestions? You can get in touch with us on Twitter and Facebook at @ukfamilymatters
