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 the bargain price of £1 to celebrate World Book Day 2013.  You can view the books here.

World Book Day 2013

Your child can spend their World Book Day 2013 token until 24th March in any participating bookshop, but out little boy wouldn’t dream of spending his token anywhere other than Urmston Bookshop on Flixton Road.  As part of the World Book Day 2013 celebrations, Urmston bookshop is running a special event with author Melanie Williamson from 2-5pm.  Aimed at children aged 5-8, there will be story reading aplenty, help to draw some of Melanie’s fabulous characters, and the chance to play the intriguing Pin the Teeth on the Wolf game.   Tickets are priced at £3 and must be booked in advance.

World Book Day 2013 in Urmston

Kumon are planning a Time to Read Together event in Urmston Library.  There will be story telling, a fancy dress competition and a presentation from the library manager.  The event is free, but places must be booked and you can read more about the event here.

Purists complain that World Book Day has become more about dressing up than reading books, but we disagree.    Dressing up helps books come to life. We love seeing hordes of Harry Potters, Gruffalos and Willy Wonkas heading for school with renewed enthusiasm for all that books can bring.  If your child needs an easy costume, try these helpful suggestions from Mumsnet.  You could also visit Bon Fabrics at Davyhulme Circle.  They have lots of costumes for World Book Day and will order in for you.  They also have accessories such as hats or moustaches to polish off your homemade outfits.  If you need ideas for World Book Day 2013 costumes for teachers or other adults, read our blog about easy World Book Day costumes for adults.