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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

RARE PHOTOS: Parents spending nearly 20 per child on costumes for world book day this year | Vintage Vibes

Parents are spending nearly £20 per child on average on costumes to celebrate World Book Day this year, a survey indicates.

The event, held on Thursday March 6 2025, helps to embed reading as a lifelong habit, with children being inspired to celebrate their favourite books, authors and illustrators.

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