World Book Day books announced!

The books that children will be able to buy with their 1 World Book Day vouchers have been announced and include well known authors including Pamela Butchart, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, and Julian Clary. Registration for schools is now open!

All primary state schools will automatically receive vouchers, but you should register to confirm the number of tokens you actually require. State and Independent Secondary Schools, 6th Form Colleges, Sure Start, Day Nurseries and Playgroups must have a registration to be sent tokens. Only one registration can be made per setting for all vouchers needed. Home educators and childminders can send an SAE to receive vouchers - follow the link, below. The 1 World Book Day books cover nursery and primary age ranges. Children can use their voucher in local bookshops to buy one of the following books. There's something for everyone - funny, detective, time travel, animals and comic characters! THE 1 WBD 2018 BOOKS: - Oi Goat! by Kes Gray and Jim Field (Hodder Children's Books) Created for World Book Day, the next hilarious rhyming picture book from award-winning Kes Gray - and Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Jim Field - following the bestselling Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! - Mr Men: My Book About Me By Mr Silly written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves, original concept by Roger Hargreaves (Egmont) Mr Silly's story began with himself, but then he decided to include his friends. He knew that if his friends were in the book then they would want to read it, just like you. - The Baby Brother From Outer Space! by Pamela Butchart, illustrated by Thomas Flintham (Nosy Crow) When Haroon's mum brings his baby brother into school, Izzy and her friends are ALARMED! The baby is clearly using mind control because the office ladies start squeaking and saying made-up words. He writes strange messages with his blocks and he REALLY LIKES SCHOOL DINNERS! But it's when he's caught speaking in an alien language on his 'phone' that they know. Haroon's baby brother is from outer space and he's trying to BEAM THEM ALL UP!!! - Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories by Michael Bond, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum (HarperCollins) Nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved. Whether he is attempting detective work, helping to sail a boat or performing magic, ordinary things have a habit of becoming quite extraordinary! - Nadiya's Bake Me a Story by Nadiya Hussain, illustrated by Clair Rossiter (Hodder Children's Books) Join Britain's favourite baker Nadiya and her children for scrumptious stories and delicious bakes for all the family to enjoy. With illustrations by Clair Rossiter, this is a unique combination of storybook and cookbook. - Terry's Dumb Dot Story: A Treehouse Tale by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton (Macmillan) Meet Andy and Terry, the co-creators of Terry's Dumb Dot Story. They make books together in the world's coolest treehouse! But this time they can't agree about a special story for World Book Day and it's not just Mr Big Nose keeping an eye on them now, but the story police too! - The Girl Who Thought She Was a Dog by Clare Balding, illustrated by Tony Ross (Puffin) A funny and heart-warming new animal story published especially for World Book Day 2018, from brilliant and best-selling author Clare Balding. - Brain Freeze by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Shane Devries (Puffin) The End... I know that's not how stories usually start. But my story is about time travel. And not everything happens in the right order... Izzy's grandpa was an ice-cream man, and he used to tell the BEST stories. There was the one about giving a 99 Flake to a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and another about feeding a Fab to a hungry T-Rex. But what if they weren't just stories? What if that blue ice-cream van had a secret magic of its own? Intrigued? Then open this World Book Day book and prepare to get frozen in time... - The Bolds' Great Adventure by Julian Clary, illustrated by David Roberts (Andersen Press) Fasten your seatbelts it's a special adventure for World Book Day with Teddington's wildest family! Learn just how our intrepid hyenas managed to get from their African safari park onto the plane and off to their new home in England. It's quite a remarkable, and some would say, unbelievable tale but there are many laughs along the way! - Marvel's The Avengers: The Greatest Heroes by Alastair Dougall (DK) Discover the Avengers' astonishing super powers and awesome costumes. Learn all about the Super Heroes' origins and their important roles on the team. Meet loyal allies, from Spider-Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy, and find out about clashes with fierce Super Villain foes, including Loki and Thanos. Read about the Avengers' world chapter by chapter with lively reference text, stunning full-colour images and fun genre spreads. - Rugby Roar by Gerard Siggins (O'Brien Press) Ireland only. You can register your school or setting to receive 1 WBD vouchers here:

External Link

www.worldbookday.com/registernow/