This World Book Day, let’s look beyond the costumes and spark a real love of reading with books that feel fun, manageable and magical for your child.
If your child loves asking questions (all day, every day), Non-Fiction November is the perfect excuse to lean into it. Instead of feeling like you need to have all the answers, you can team up with some brilliant non-fiction books and do a bit of exploring together.
You don't need fancy projects or a Pinterest-worthy display. A few well-chosen books, ten minutes on the sofa, and a willingness to say "Let's find out" is more than enough.
World Book Day is meant to spark a love of reading… not a parental panic about finding a costume at 10pm the night before. If you’ve ever found yourself rummaging through the dressing-up box thinking, “Surely this unicorn onesie can be something?”, you’re in good company.
The good news: you don’t need to spend money or hours crafting. With a simple animal onesie (or whatever your child insists on wearing), you can pull together a brilliant book-themed costume in minutes — and save your energy for the fun part: actually reading together.