To think World Book Day needs a rethink.

Thanks Jalima I had forgotten about Nick Hornby.

Nick Hornby too, who wrote Fever Pitch a while ago now NanKate

I suggested DS dress both his boys in their football kit. There are a number authors, such as Tom Palmer, who write footie books. Our boys are supposed to take the book in as well.

well, I had to google the person M0nica
(not much wiser now)

My daughter is also going way to far with my 6 yr old grandsons outfit. I havent seen it since two weeks.

Who?

What, in this country mcem?
Nothing whatsoever to do with World Book Day.
Time for a parental rebellion

I think the problem is, that with most mothers working and many lacking creative skills or creative imagination, it is so much easier to just buy something and I do not blame them.

I have always loved world book day and so have DGC but that is because they have a very creative mother, an aunt who is an expert needle woman and a Grandma who can knit. So what ever the children suggest we can do it. DD has made a Jane Austen dress, Katy Morag skirt (I knitted the jumper and others.

I would hate it if the school were giving prizes for the best costume because it would give an unfair advantage to children like my DGC. Thankfully they do not

Heard yesterday of a very strange suggestion!
Parents and pupils being asked to sponsor the AHT to dress up for the day as Ru Paul!
What on earth does that have to do with World Book Day?

Humph. Not unreasonable at all. Do teachers live in a parallel universe where one parent is at home all day, and happy to run up a clever costume on their sewing machine? My neighbours are refugees and they have limited English or knowledge of English books. It would take me ages to even explain what WBD is about. WBD is not inclusive to kids from other cultures. To add insult to injury:
1.In Wales and on holiday this week, so St D's and WBD are both being "celebrated" next week, on consecutive days. So parents are expected to rustle up WBD costume one day and St D's the next. "Children are invited to wear" either:
Welsh Costume (girls only - I'm not even sure what a boy's version looks like)
Welsh rugby or football kit
Colours of the Welsh flag.
When I was in school we wore a daffodil on St D's.
Time parents went on fancy dress strike IMO

DGS2 had his World Book Day yesterday. He went as Where's Wally? in the end instead of the dustbin. A stripy top, red and white hat, a pair of his dad's old glasses frames. Job done. I think they decided against the walking stick. Elf and Safety.

after-thought:
they will probably hold it on another day as they are doing at some school in Wales.

It's getting blacker out here now.
I expect if they haven't been worn there may be some parents taking them back saying 'it didn't fit'

Oh the snow! Just think if you have invested in a fancy dress costume and the school is closed-no chance to wear it. Do you suppose shops will exchange unused costumes? Or maybe they will be left with hundreds. unsold (we can only hope)

That is very sad jalima
My grandsons are very lucky to have a lot of books here and at their home however most of their books (estimate) 95% are 2nd hand.
Either previously owned by my DDs or DS (their parents)
Passed on by kind people who's children have out grown them
Charity shops.
Or ex library stock
The final 5% bought as presents by parents and grandparents also Christmas gift from childrens nursery.

Libraries are sadly disappearing my children loved going to our local library and sitting in the cosy childrens area. I recall having to catch the bus with 2 children and about a dozen books theirs and mine.

Happy days

Witzend I think you're right; what started out as a brilliant idea has been hijacked by commercialism.

However, if the children are given a book token and encouraged to go and choose a book that can only be a good thing. Some homes do not have many books, sadly - or in fact any.

literacytrust.org.uk/news/1-8-disadvantaged-children-uk-dont-own-single-book/

My DGS school have said no dressing up
Just bring in a favourite book,
DGS has plenty books to choose from but will not be taking his favourite as he would be distraught if the book was lost or damaged in any way.

I'm wondering how many children will actually be in school on Thursday (WBD) due to snow and school closures.

DGS in year six really does not want to dress up this year and will probably just wear a football kit as most of the boys do .His twin is going as a geek from some book she is reading so shouldn't be too difficult for DD this year.She has always made a splendid effort in the past without buying anything new apart from what could be got from charity shops.I am glad we did not have it in my day.

Seems that it's turned into just another merchandising opportunity. I saw loads of outfits in Asda the other day. Spend! Spend! Spend! Though have to admit I thought the Goldilocks one would be nice for little Gdd - didn't buy it, though, she's still under 3 and has more than enough Princess/Fairy outfits - all hand me downs, I hasten to add.

Would have been good to see the associated books displayed with the outfits. Too much to ask, I suppose.

You could go with him as Gangsta Granny, that'll sort them.

I think I'm out of steam for now, jalima. I'm like a h'aporth of soap after a hard days wash.
Talking of which, grandson is going to book day as Mr Stink.

I think it would be a good idea to put it in writing to the HT and to the Governors MissA.
Whoever spoke over the top of you needs taking to task., that is unacceptable.

DGS won't dress up. I said that if he goes in non-uniform he can be anyone he wants to be!

I did phone the school today. They didn't even really listen to what I had to say, just spoke over the top of me about how they would update their records.
Fed up to the back teeth with it all, so I may still write to the head.

I remember, many years ago, when my DS was at primary school, the only dressing-up outfit he could be persuaded to wear was Roy of the Rovers - who for some unaccountable reason had transferred to Arsenal!