Books to Read this World Book Day
World Book Day will be celebrated on March 2nd 2023, around the world. The day will be celebrated in around 100 countries around the globe. UNESCO has designated World Book Day to promote and encourage children to read.
How important is reading for children? It has been proven, that more than any other indicator of a child\'s success is reading. It is more important than family circumstances, income level and parents\' education level. We at Austin Macauley Publishers aim to deliver what World Book Day aims to achieve.
It is no wonder that parents, teachers and academic experts around the world are always looking for opportunities to promote reading among children. Let us learn more about World Book Day, how you can celebrate with your children and some great children’s books to buy this year.
About World Book Day
UNESCO started World Book Day on April 23rd, 1995. The day celebrated around the world, has turned into a charity in the UK. The charity by the same name works to promote reading in children’s lives.
The tagline of the charity is ‘Changing lives through the love of books and shared reading.’ The charity works with one aim in mind: To see more children who may not receive the opportunity to purchase books or read to start reading for pleasure. They do this by encouraging children to develop a lifelong habit of reading just for fun.
They found that just reading 10 minutes a day to your children could make all the difference. Children who are read to, are more like to develop a habit of reading for pleasure.
There are six building blocks to encourage children to read for pleasure:
- Reading to your children regularly
- Having books in the home
- Giving children the opportunity to choose what they want to read
- Having adults and peers recommend books
- Making the reading experience enjoyable
- Creating a designated time for reading
These six elements are considered the hallmark of promoting reading among children. World Book Day uses them as guidance and a beacon for all of their activities and campaigns.
Why is World Book Day So Important?
While it is established that reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator when it comes to a child\'s success, what we forget often is the other benefits of reading for children.
In school and at home, reading will help children gain confidence and do better at school.
Benefits include:
- A child’s vocabulary will improve if they start reading at an early age when compared to children who are not reading
- Performing better in subjects other than English
- Reading for pleasure is an important indicator of test scores for children 16 years and older
- Mental well-being and reading for the pleasure of positive correlation
- It has been shown that reading for pleasure will improve a child’s empathy skills
- Giving children the choice of what to read and when they can read has a great impact when compared to instructional reading
The evidence is clear that giving children the opportunity to read will greatly increase their chances of being successful. It holistically will improve your child’s mental well-being and do better later in life. With one in five children who cannot read satisfactorily by age 11 in the UK, promoting reading is taking precedence.
Children love being read to. Studies have shown that 83% of children enjoy and benefit from it. An activity that can take less than 10 minutes a day but has a long-lasting impact. Picking up a book and spending time with your children to read can encourage them to pick up books later on in life.
Books to read
The theme of this world book day is “You are a reader” which focuses on reaching children from disadvantaged backgrounds. We have many great children’s books for kids to read this world book day!
As a part of our World Book Day campaign, we are offering 40% off all children’s paperbacks! The offer is valid until the 2nd of March!
Grumps Gorilla shows you how he conquers a bad gorilla day like a champ, not a chimp! Learn some new tricks and tips that are sure to turn your bad days into a Great Gorilla Day! With beautiful illustrations and an even more beautiful lesson, this book is perfect to gift your children this World Book Day.
One More Bite surrounds an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a lion. But the issue in their relationship isn’t due to their difference in species- its down to their inability to share a sandwich! This is a great read for young children to learn about sharing, friendship and acceptance.
Archie the rescue dog embarks (pardon the pun) on his most important adventure yet- adoption! Discover what happens alongside this loveable canine, as he learns about a new world outside of his foster home! This is a great feel-good book with a heartwarming storyline. And in addition, this Archie is an adorable pooch who has his own Instagram!
Doctor Penguin works in the emergency department at Hopscotch Children’s Hospital, treating all the town’s sick and unwell children that need his help. Dr Owl the eye doctor (ophthalmologist) treats George, a poor pooch with a sore eye. This is a great story for your tiny tots and teaches them the doctors aren’t scary- it’s helpful!
Ella and Isaac’s story might make your little ones either super hungry or start cooking up some disgusting brews… Either way, this cleverly written and beautifully illustrated book is one that will leave a last memory for your little ones.
Kellas the Wild Kitten of Puddledub
In a small place named Puddledub deep within the Scottish countryside, there is a little wild kitten who loves to run and play- Kellas. Come follow her on her adventure and see just how Kellas spends her day! This book is one that at Austin Macauley Publisher we are completely obsessed with! With its gorgeous illustrations and storyline, it is one that you will want your kids to read this World Book Day.
Celebrate World Book Day with Your Children Today!
Celebrate World Book Day today with your children. You can join them in some creative activities or just read to them. The most important thing is introducing books to your children in a fun and relaxing way so that they do not feel pressurised to read.
So what are you waiting for? With World Book Day is fast approaching, get started today!
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