Thank you to all the ECHO readers who shared their children's cute, funny and fantastic costumes for World Book Day 2025.

Tel Aviv's Aviram Carmeli explains why he puts so much effort into his yearly getups and urges others to 'go do something ...

I’m not saying social media is fetishising the act of reading as a nostalgic, middle class pursuit regardless of the child’s actual interests, but what I am saying is there are an awful lot of Pippi ...

Use black tracksuit bottoms and white T-shirt, with a black cardigan (and white gloves if you have them). Make a red bow out of ribbon and construct a mini top hat if you can. Paint your child’s face ...

From the humble toilet paper-covered Mr Bump to the elaborate Wonka ensemble, with World Book Day just around the corner, find out the best ways to improvise a costume for your youngster ...

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If you'd like to share your World Book Day costumes, please share them on our Facebook page. Below will be all the information you need to celebrate the day, from free events around the region and ...

Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many cultures. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," serves as a last hurrah of celebratory ...

A dedicated Genshin Impact fan shares their pristine Capitano cosplay honoring the Sentinel Knight, and wears it around the grocery store.

Have a Batman cape lying around? That's now the cape for The ... if your school is participating in the World Book Day costumes, you've hopefully gotten some inspiration for a last-minute costume ...

From extreme reading challenges to book-themed cafés and treasure hunts, North Devon schools pulled out all the stops ...