KIDS usually mark World Book Day in style by dressing up as their favourite characters.
But with only some schools open it will be very different this year.
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Still, there’s no reason you shouldn’t have a fun day.
Here’s some ways to celebrate without spending too much.
HAPPY DEAL: If you’re having a McDonald’s soon, the Happy Meals come with a £1 World Book Day voucher until the end of March.
This means you can pick up a free kids’ book from most major supermarkets, from a selection of 12.
This year’s include There’s A Wolf In Your Book, by Tom Fletcher, and The River Whale, by Sita Brahmachari.
You can also use the £1 voucher to get a pound off any full-price kids’ title priced over £2.99.
MEMBERS ONLY: TopCashback are celebrating World Book Day by offering new members 100-per-cent cashback when they spend £10, or £10 cashback if they spend over a tenner, at Waterstones until March 14.
That’s tempting.
Head to the Topcashback.co.uk site and search Waterstones for information.
LISTEN UP: Audible has a free 30-day trial — £7.99 per month after that.
But there are usually plenty of free audio books available from your local library.
Head to your council website to find out what your library offers.
I was surprised to find out I could download brand-new books for free as a member, and it’s saved me so much money.
SOUNDS GOOD: The Readmio app is free to download and adds an extra dimension to storytime for kids.
You can read stories from the app and it will use your voice as a trigger to make sound effects kick in at just the right time.
The free version has 17 classic stories, or opt for the seven-day premium trial (then £49.99 per year) for 76 more and lots of added features.
WATCH OUT: See worldbookday.com/events, where kids can watch free Share A Story live events with guests including illustrator Rob Biddulph at 10.30am today and tomorrow.
DRESS UP: There might not be much need for a World Book Day outfit this year, but it is a good time to top up the fancy-dress box.
Harry Potter and Horrid Henry costumes start at £8.99 at Lidl
Plus, they have kids’ books, such as The Jungle Book, starting at £1.99.
- Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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TESCO shoppers can pick up medium-sized Easter eggs for just 75p, usually £1, as part of Clubcard Prices until March 9.
There’s a choice of ten super varieties, so you can pick a cracking treat for a loved one or maybe yourself.
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