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Ahead of World Book Day\u00ae\u2019s annual celebration to encourage reading for pleasure on 6th<\/sup> March 2025, the charity has revealed the 15 \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50 books that children will be able to choose for free, in exchange for their \u00a31 token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children were involved in selecting the titles, putting World Book Day\u2019s commitment to children Reading Their Way<\/em> at the heart of its work. There are an exciting range of \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50 books for 2025, appealing to a whole range of readers, from beginners to teens, for all to enjoy reading for fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the core of the charity\u2019s work to change lives through reading is the opportunity for all children to have a book of their own. Almost 1 million children in the UK don\u2019t own a book,[1]<\/sup><\/a> which rises to one in 8 for children eligible for Free School Meals. A quarter of children receiving Free School Meals said that the book they \u2018bought\u2019 with their World Book Day token was the first book of their own.[2]<\/sup><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50 book line-up includes short stories from firm family favourites Bluey and Paddington Bear for beginning and early reading abilities, as well as a search-and-find story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a selection of poems for every occasion from the 2022-2024 Children\u2019s Laureate Joesph Coelho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more fluent and independent readers, Benjamin Dean captivates young adults with a standalone thriller, while Tom Palmer scores with ‘The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes the Lead’. Books featuring the beloved and globally renowned brands Pok\u00e9mon and the LEGO\u00ae<\/strong> Group also feature in this year\u2019s selection for children across the UK and Ireland to enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supported by long-term sponsor, National Book Tokens, and working alongside publishers and booksellers, World Book Day will build on its work to improve access to books and encouraging everyone to give children the choice \u2013 and a chance \u2013 to enjoy reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day comments:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re encouraging children to Read Their Way, choosing what and how they read for themselves. When children have the freedom to explore books on their own terms, many more will benefit from the well-being, educational and other benefits that reading for pleasure brings.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n World Book Day 2025 author, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, adds:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy World Book Day copy of STEALER OF SOULS by Dianne Wynne Jones still has pride of place on my favourites shelf. I remember the heady feeling of choosing it, handing over a token that came direct to me. This sense of ownership over stories is something that can\u2019t be underestimated for children – the impact of choice, a book written specifically for the purposes of their enjoyment and selection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To be a World Book Day author feels like a full circle moment, and a fantastic opportunity to enthuse the readers who most need books, exactly because they may not feel they are for them. I\u2019m delighted to be a part of World Book Day \u2013 this time as an author \u2013 and support the charity\u2019s cause in helping grow children\u2019s imaginations and horizons, as well as their bookshelves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n World Book Day\u2019s Impact Report 2024[3]<\/sup><\/a> reveals how World Book Day influences the reading lives, and life chances, of children across the UK. According to the report, one in five children feel judged for what they read, so World Book Day both enables and empowers children and young people to experience reading on their own terms, and as a hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reading for pleasure continues to be the single biggest indicator of a child\u2019s future success \u2013 more than family circumstances, parents\u2019 educational background or their income.[4]<\/sup><\/a> Last year World Book Day made sure 104,400 \u00a31 books got directly to children in areas of high deprivation and low literacy across the UK, and over 2 million \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50 books were gifted to children by booksellers and publishers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the children\u2026said that she didn\u2019t have any books of her own at home but has got a World Book Day book now.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n World Book Day\u2019s 2025 \u00a31 \/\u20ac1.50 books include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BEGINNING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n EARLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n FLUENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n IRELAND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Gwyrdd ein Byd by Duncan Brown, illustrated by Helen Flook, published by RILY <\/strong> WELSH Ydych chi wedi clywed am y pysgodyn hynafol sy’n byw yn Llyn Tegid? Beth am yr aderyn sy’n nythu mewn tyllau cwningod ar Ynys Sgomer? Ac oeddech chi’n gwybod bod gennym ni fforestydd glaw yma yng Nghymru?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I ddysgu mwy am y pethau hyn a llwyth o ffeithiau difyr eraill, dewch am dro drwy Gymru gyda’r naturiaethwr Duncan Brown. O’r m\u00f4r i’r mynydd ac o’r trefi i’r ffermydd, mae bywyd gwyllt rhyfeddol o’n cwmpas ym mhob man. Gyda darluniau cain gan Helen Flook ar bob tudalen, mae Gwyrdd Ein Byd yn wledd i’r llygaid<\/em> ac yn cyflwyno gwybodaeth bwysig am natur Cymru \u2013 a\u2019r pethau bychain y gallwn ni eu gwneud i’w diogelu.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n [1]<\/a> National Literacy Trust Research 2023 Ahead of World Book Day\u00ae\u2019s annual celebration to encourage reading for pleasure on 6th March 2025, the charity has revealed the 15 \u00a31\/\u20ac1.50 books that children will be able to choose for free, in exchange for their \u00a31 token. 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When a rogue kick means a football is lost in the weeds, the last thing these friends expect to find buried amongst the nettles is a colourful hot air balloon! One step inside sparks magic and, all of a sudden, they find themselves flying away, soaring high above the clouds.\u00a0\u00a0 Look! There\u2019s the school, and there! The local shop! But wait, it\u2019s all getting smaller as the balloon rises up\u2026up\u2026and up! Whizz under rainbows, through rain clouds and into space to float beside the stars in this whimsical, cosmic adventure, seeing the world in a completely different way. . .\u00a0\u00a0 Written by award winning author Carl Anka, illustrated by Amanda Quartey and made in collaboration with Woke Babies; this book is a magical combination of talent and humour, creating the perfect escape for all adventurers big and small.\u00a0 Climb aboard for a brilliant balloon adventure to celebrate World Book Day 2025<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Meet Bluey and Bingo and all their family, friends and toys. For real life! The book introduces key characters – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, some of Bluey’s favourite friends and also includes games from the show to play at home.<\/em>
BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & \u00a9 Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018. Licensed by BBC Studios. BBC logo TM & \u00a9 BBC 1996<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Welcome to Acorn Wood! Come and meet Bear, Fox, Mole and all their animal friends in this fun rhyming search-and-find story. Perfect for fans of the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, which have been delighting parents and children for twenty-five years.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Fans of <\/em>Barbara Throws a Wobbler \u2013 and anyone who has had a mood! \u2013 will love this story for beginner readers! <\/em>Barbara\u2019s Very Useful Guide to Moods by Nadia Shireen takes us through a day full of big emotions in this hilarious guide to what we feel.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
A hilarious new picture book story based on the award-winning animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington. Paddington can\u2019t wait to spend the day at the City Farm with his new friend Baaz. But when he forgets to shut the gate, all the animals escape! Will Paddington and Baaz be able to find all the runaway animals in time for the City Farm\u2019s big opening event?<\/em>
\u00a9 P&Co. Ltd.\/SC 2024. Licensed on behalf of Studiocanal S.A.S by Copyrights Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Become an instant expert on awesome Pok\u00e9mon and their Trainers! Discover special skills and epic Evolutions and learn about legendary battles and super stats. With this epic Pocket-sized Pok\u00e9mon guide, you\u2019ll be a top Trainer in no time!<\/em>
\u00a9 2024 The Pok\u00e9mon Company International. \u00a91995-2024 Nintendo \/ Creatures Inc. \/ GAME FREAK inc. TM, \u00ae, and Pok\u00e9mon names are trademarks of Nintendo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
The poems in this book want to be read aloud! Read these poems to yourself or to a friend, loudly, softly or in a whisper. There are poems to make you laugh, testing tongue twisters and poems to make you think. From Children’s Laureate 2022-2024, here are all sorts of poems, for every occasion and every voice.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Rory\u2019s dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. Rory helps in the shop and one of his jobs is measuring the customers for the tails – which isn’t always easy! But Rory is bored of making the same old tails. He has his own amazing ideas…<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Explore the wonders of the world and the furthest frontiers of space \u2013 and learn to build the universe\u2019s most incredible sights with <\/em>LEGO\u00ae bricks! Look inside volcanoes, travel to the deepest depths of the ocean, find out what happens inside a black hole, send a message to aliens, and much, much more! Includes more than 70 <\/em>LEGO models to inspire you!<\/em>
\u00a92025 The <\/em>LEGO Group<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Rocky Race loves football so much that she moved to the United States to train at a high school with an amazing soccer team. She’s made new friends, even won a state championship! Now her best friends from her home in Melchester, England, have come to play a match against her new American team. Rocky is so excited!
But when her friends arrive, not everyone gets along. Her American friends don’t understand why the British call it ‘football’, and her British friends don’t understand why the Americans call it ‘soccer’. And with the match the next day, Rocky feels pressured to pick a side. But Rocky has a plan.<\/em>
Will Rocky be able to take the lead and show everyone that they’re all united by their love for the game?<\/em>
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It\u2019s World Book Day and school is buzzing with excitement. But something smells funny\u2026 in every classroom, there\u2019s a teacher letting go of a long, loud, ground-shaking, ground-breaking fart. And when our hero spots a fellow pupil (dressed up almost too convincingly as an alien) hovering by the teachers\u2019 bums, and then discovers what looks like a spaceship powered by farts behind a hedge, he\u2019s on a mission to stop some unexpected visitors from kicking up a massive stink!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Eira\u2019s always wanted to compete in the Wolf Trials. The winners become part of the Ryders, an elite group of warriors who ride gigantic sea wolves.\u00a0There\u2019s only one problem: Eira can\u2019t take part, because her mother is the fearsome Wolf Queen. She won\u2019t let that stop her, though. Eira decides to disguise herself and compete . . . but will she succeed? Will she be recognised? And <\/em>most importantly of all . . .<\/em> will she survive the Wolf Trials?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Harley Matthews is used to fading into the background. But all that changes when he is selected to take part in the Rising Stars programme for gifted and talented students.<\/em>
Harley\u2019s world is soon turned upside down as he\u2019s thrust into the school\u2019s limelight. So much for laying low. And when he finds a chalk outline of his body drawn at the bottom of the school stairs, he has to face the reality that someone wants him out of the competition \u2013 permanently. But the underdog deserves to win, right?
Remember, this story is a lie.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Is mise Bill\u00ed Beach,<\/em>
Bill\u00ed Beach, Bill.<\/em>
Is maith liom neachtar,<\/em>
is maith liom mil.<\/em>
Isteach agus amach
as na bl\u00e1thanna geala.<\/em>
Ar ais liom ansin chuig<\/em>
B\u00edonn Bill\u00ed Beach ag obair go dian sa ghaird\u00edn. B\u00edonn Bill\u00ed ag obair \u00f3 mhaid\u00edn go ho\u00edche.<\/em>
Follow Bill\u00ed\u2019s magical working day gathering nectar from all the beautiful flowers in the garden. This rhyming story of Bill\u00ed, the hardest-working bee in the garden, is a tale that will delight all eco warriors, big and small.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
WALES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ENGLISH Have you heard about the ancient fish in Llyn Tegid? What about the bird that nests in rabbit warrens on Skomer Island? And did you know that we have rainforests here in Wales?\u00a0 To learn more about these and lots of other fascinating facts, join nature expert Duncan Brown on a walk through Wales. From mountains to marshes and from cities to the seaside – amazing wildlife is all around us. With detailed drawings by Helen Flook on every page, Gwyrdd ein Byd presents a vivid picture of Welsh wildlife \u2013 and explains what we can do to protect it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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[2]<\/a> National Literacy Trust, Annual Literacy Survey 2024
[3]<\/a> World Book Day Impact Report 2024
[4]<\/a>\u00a0 https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/pisa\/pisaproducts\/pisainfocus\/48624701.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"