Tag Archives: World Book Day

World Book Day 2020

Posted on 03/03/2020 by

It’s World Book Day 2020 on Thursday, 5th March and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite character), read-with-parents events and author visits.  This year there is … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2014: Flat Stanley Visits Urmston

Posted on 07/03/2014 by

Better Tuition hosted a very special visitor yesterday for World Book Day.  Flat Stanley – the boy who was flattened by a bulletin board, leading to many adventures – spent the day touring Urmston. Flat Stanley‘s books were written by … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Independent Readers: Opening the Window

Posted on 05/03/2014 by

Whether your child wants to be an astro-physicist, a nurse, a lawyer or an entrepreneur, independent reading is the key to achieving his/ her ambitions.  Encouraging your child to develop the habit of independent reading from an early age is … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2013 in Urmston, Stretford, Manchester and beyond

Posted on 04/03/2013 by

World Book Day 2013 is on Thursday, and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite character), read-with-parents events and author visits.  Eight books have been specially issued at … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Easy World Book Day Costume Ideas for Parents and Teachers

Posted on 28/02/2012 by

Why should the children have all the fun on World Book Day this Thursday?  Let’s make this the year parents and teachers get in on the act.  We all have our favourite literary characters, but practicality is important: you are unlikely … Continue reading →

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