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World Book Day 2022

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Schools across the country have gotten creative to celebrate World Book Day this year. Here's a round-up of some of the ways schools have participated in the festivities. From book fairs to story time, and of course the most exciting part being fancy dress, these schools have gone above and beyond to promote literacy and a love of reading! Keep scrolling to see what your fellow schools have been up to.

Newburgh Primary looked amazing in their costumes and a nice touch by the PTA to provide new books!

Bedtime stories... why didn’t I think of that! Brilliant!

We love the chilled out readathon in the hall!

These reading sheds are amazing! What perfect timing to open on World Book Day!

These potato characters are simply adorable! Well done Chacewater School!

Who wouldn’t enjoy coming to school in their onesie! :)

Clever costume organisation from Oakfields Prep! :)

Applegarth Primary had a live author and illustrator... how exciting!

Nothing beats bringing the theatre to school!

Hats off to the staff at OHGS Nursery & Infants School for bringing the stories to life for the children!

It's clear from these examples that schools are getting more and more creative when it comes to celebrating World Book Day. Whether they're hosting a book fair, having story time, or dressing up in costume, each school is doing its part to promote literacy and a love of reading. What will your school do next year? Will you dress up as your favourite character? Host a book sale? We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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