To think World Book Day needs a rethink.

Just realised it's not until March 7th this year. And the next day is Red Nose day. Somebody needs to free our children from these constant financial demands.

Used to hate it when my DC were little as I could never think of anything. And then when I was back teaching I found the teachers were supposed to dress up as well! Luckily each year group of teachers used to do a theme, so it was a joint project.

When DGS was younger I always managed to sort out a costume for WBD for him but last year things changed and they were told if they wanted to dress up (which was optional) they could wear their favourite pyjamas. They also are asked to take a book to swop and they also get a token which can be exchanged in town for a new book. They are having some storytellers as well as character catwalk and they also have a Book Quiz for the older children. All-in-all it sounds like a good day

Well done to him Anja.

I think Y6 are getting beyond 'dressing up'
But they do seem to love having the tokens and choosing the books!

Yes ‘on’ ...the ‘i’ is next to the ‘o’ on the qwerty Keyboard.

Not actually sewing it NanKate but collecting, begging, borrowing (though hopefully not stealing) bit and bobs to cobble it together.

X post - I think he may have been working on his costume!!

Yes - I agree - respect!!

I thought Anja you meant working on his costume not working in his costume, my error. I bet he looks great anyway.

Anja is your GS making his own costume - respect ?

I don't suppose your DGS is at the same school - I'm sure 7 year old DGD is looking forward to it.
It's just Y6 who are suffering from ennui!

Oh dear! My 8-year old GS really looks forward to World Book Day and has been working in his costume during half term.

Absolutely Mary. Barrington Stoke are great publishers to work for. My DS meets up with them when he is appearing at the Edinburgh Festival.

Unless it is a primary pupil rebellion!

DGD said - 'everyone's going as Harry Potter'

I think inertia has set in

I used Barrington Stokes books when I was teaching, NanKate
Something else we have in common!

Elrel yes we are pretty familiar with Tom Palmer’s work which my two grandsons love.

My own son has written for WBD. As well as writing for mainstream readers, both boys and girls, he writes for Barrington Stoke who publish books for reluctant and dyslexic readers. Perhaps you are familiar with BS ?

is now, not is not!

Apparently my DGS1 is not into the Harry Potter books and has asked if he can go as the Golden Snitch. His mum is gamely working on an outfit....

I am feeling a little more positive about this, I think there was much less publicity and some schools took no notice. Couldn't help noticing there were a lot of left over costumes in my local supermarket!

Jalima - yes, the series includes suitable for girls too. He started to write to specifically provide books to fill the gap for boys around 10 but has extended his range.

what about girls - are the books written for boys specifically?
My DGD loves football

Oops my omission , Tom Palmer's 48 titles include some for pupils as young as 7.

NanKate - Tom Palmer deserves to be so much better known. He originally wrote to fill the gap in suitable fiction books for pupils (especially boys) in Years 5, 6 and above who were not fluent readers but needed themes which would hold their interest. His books are well worth considering for any child who doesn't find reading easy at the top of primary school and later. Some are designed specifically for children with dyslexia so are printed on off-white paper.
He's really worth checking out, and not just because he enables children to wear their football kit on WBD!!