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Does the idea of World Book Day stress you out as a parent?

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09.45 4 Mar 2026


Does the idea of World Book Day stress you out as a parent?


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09.45 4 Mar 2026


Does the idea of World Book Day have you reaching for the glue gun or breaking out in hives? Its original aim was to promote reading for young people. But now parents say they’re under huge pressure to come up with costumes for children who are asked to dress up as their favourite book character.

Joining Claire to chat more was CEO of Children’s Books Ireland Elaina Ryan and Sarah Webb, Children’s Author.


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