
This year, World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 5th March. At Bel Royal, we love celebrating the work of the World Book Day charity and its purpose: ‘To champion the fun of reading because it seriously improves children’s lives.’ This year, the celebration will be combined with the National Year of Reading campaign, which is designed to encourage us all to read for pleasure more.
Dress Up!
Our dress up theme this year is inspired by all the wonderful themes and genres books can offer. Therefore, through pupil voice, each class has voted for a theme that they will dress up as for the day. Please be assured that children can go as big or small with their dressing up!
Nursery and Reception: Nursery Rhymes
Year 1 and Year 2: Julia Donaldson
Year 3: Horrible Histories
Year 4: Roald Dahl
Year 5: Comic books
Year 6: Fairy Tales or Twisted Tales
The Cove: Celebration of individuality and laughter.
Class teachers will provide more information on the classes chosen theme on Seesaw.
On the day, the children will be involved in many activities that will inspire a love of reading for all. We look forward to sharing all this with you.
Book Tokens
Every pupil will receive a World Book Day £1 book token which they can use to buy one of this year’s books at participating stores or online. For more information, please see Get Ready for World Book Day 2026 - World Book Day.
If you have any queries, please see class teachers.
Many thanks

Miss Benn, English Lead