Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character ...

Charlie (left) and George, both from Newbury, Berkshire, dressed up as Willy Wonka from Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate ...

Coleen Rooney, Rochelle Humes and more stars revealed their kids' transformations into their favourite book characters ahead ...

Catherine Davidson, Acting Principal at Ballysillan Primary School and Nursery in Belfast, says there has been a "real buzz".

Pupils at a primary school in Telford are aiming to break five world records as part of celebrations for World Book Day.

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Coleen Rooney and Rochelle Humes are among the celebrities who have enthusiastically shared their children’s dressing up ...

Rep. Justin Jones announced a new bill that would prohibit book bans across the state after a record year of removals in ...

Children across the country have donned some creative costumes to celebrate their favourite books as part of World Book Day.

World Book Day is also celebrated by celebrities who have been taking to social media to show their children's adorable ...

The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ ...

Sir Lenny Henry said he was still inspired by the power of reading and how it could be used to inspire youngsters to read and ...