The Latest Breaking News from World Book Day

From Mary Poppins and The Borrowers to Paddington and Matilda, Glasgow schoolchildren have dressed to the nines today to celebrate the annual World Book Day event.

It’s not unlikely that my son is sitting in his normal clothes at nursery on World Book Day surrounded by kids whose parents remember things. I saw this tweet the other day: a child, clearly a gifted one, announced that they were subverting World Book Day and going to school…

There were a few wizards and plenty of Disney characters to be seen, as well known faces such as Amanda Holden, Christine McGuinness and Kerry Katona shared pictures of their little ones dressing up for World Book Day

Christine McGuinness has shared a proud mum moment as her three children, who all have autism, are now old enough to understand and enjoy costumes for World Book Day after years of upset and refusing to join in with the literary celebration

To celebrate World Book Day 2002, here is a list of the best books set in Dublin city

The big event is here again and we want to see your fabulous creations

For last minute ideas for World Book Day, shoppers have spotted a cute clothing range in Tesco for the little ones based on a favourite book - even the grown ups want the jumper.

The National Centre For Children’s Books in Newcastle is celebrating magical worlds, classic tales, and favourite fictional characters

If you haven't yet found an outfit for your child to wear on World Book day this Thursday, these ideas might come in handy