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World Book Day 7th March

One of the most anticipated days in the school calendar is World Book Day. The World Book Day Charity aims to changes lives through a love of books and reading. They work with publishers to create a list of £1/€1.50 books to appeal to a wide range of children of all ages, interests, and stages of reading. Book Tokens are distributed free of charge to primary schools.

World Book Day aims for the books to appeal to all children, particularly those who need encouragement to read for pleasure. Children also enjoy dressing up as their favourite book characters on this day.

Book Tokens can be exchanged for £1 books at the following town centre book shops until 31st March 2024.

World Book Day

Waterstones

The biggest specialist bookshop in Bedford

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World Book Day

The Works

Books for all ages, activities, craft materials, dvds, music and art materials

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World Book Day

WH Smith

Stockists of books, stationery, magazines, CDs, DVDs, cards, sandwiches, drinks and confectionery

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You may also like to visit The Eagle Bookshop, where there are many antique and specialist books. They are not involved with Wold Book Day Tokens.

World Book Day

The Eagle Bookshop

Interesting books and people; old, young, and definitely second-hand

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Bedford Library will also be celebrating World Book Day

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Bedford Central Library

Large vibrant public library, in the centre of Bedford.

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Dressing up as a favourite book character is a fun part of the World Book Day experience. Make a visit to Bellissima Accessories for face paints, fancy dress and accessories.

World Book Day

Bellissima Accessories

Fashion accessories for parties and weddings, including tiaras

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