WORLD BOOK DAY COMES TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK WITH THE BIGGEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH!

-          Brand new pre-record format makes taking part even easier!   -

-          Authors and illustrators share tips, give readings and answer questions for budding writers and illustrators -

Building on the success of last year’s The Biggest Book Show On Earth, World Book Day 2014 sees the launch of an exciting and brand new pre-recorded TV show format. Available online for the whole of March it includes all the wonderful World Book Day authors and illustrators.

Schools, parents and children across the nation can register to register, log on and enjoy watching it together at a time that suit.

Compared by CBBC’s Dick and Dom, the show features World Book Day authors and illustrators:

-          James Patterson

-          David Melling

-          Emily Gravett

-          Jill Murphy

-          Jim Smith

-          Lauren St John

-          Terry Deary

-          Martin Brown

-          Alex T Smith

-          Sarah Lean

-          Robert Muchamore

-          Maureen Johnson

How does James Patterson keep people turning the page? What does Terry Deary recommend for making facts fun?  How does David Melling decide what his characters should look like?  All this and more will be answered along with other fun and useful hints and tips.

Filmed at Stanley Park High School, each of the £1 authors also answer questions submitted from children across the country as well giving an excerpt from their World Book Day book and talking about their inspirations. 

Kirsten Grant, Director of World Book Day, said: "We are very excited about yet another fantastic line up for this year’s show, which will now be even more accessible with the new download option that’s lets schools, partents and children watch together at a time that works best for them. The Biggest Book Show on Earth is a great way to introduce children all over the world to some of the country’s best authors and illustrators. We can't wait to spark the creativity of millions of children!"

For the second year running The Biggest Book Show On Earth will also be broadcast, into Picturehouse Cinemas across the UK. Schools who go along to one of the screenings will also be treated to an extra special 20 minutes of exclusive content, including readings and a Q&A session.

Marc Allenby, Head of Commercial Development at Picturehouse, said: “We are delighted to bring World Book Day to cinemas up and down the country once again. Engaging with local schools and the community is key for our cinemas.”

Schools, groups and parents can find out more by registering to watch on www.worldbookday.com/biggest-book-show. 

Half a million children from more than 75 countries logged on to watch the Show in 2013, which this year is just one of a number of events and activities in schools, bookshops and libraries set to excite youngsters about books and reading for World Book Day 2014.

Ten new books including titles by performers from this year’s Biggest Book Show on Earth line-up can be exchanged for free with a special £1 World Book Day Book.

Visit www.worldbookday.com for more information, the latest news and to subscribe to the free monthly World Book Day e-newsletter.

ANOTHER PRIZE FOR THE CHILDREN OF MY FIRST WORD….GROWS UP

ALICE MOIR (one of the winners) proudly displaying her certificate

The children of MY FIRST WORD GROWS UP are thrilled to have been selected as winners in the My Nursery Rhymes creative writing competition. Several of the children entered the competition and we are delighted that five of our entries were chosen to be printed in the MY NURSERY RHYMES; SOUTH EAST RHYMES BOOK which will be kept at the British Library and further libraries across the UK and Republic of Ireland providing a lasting record  of their achievement.

MY FIRST WORD GROWS UP PRE SCHOOL located in Glebe Villas, Hove, has been open since September last year. Their parent company MY FIRST WORD is located in Scott Road, Hove, (which has been running for 10 years) was last year awarded the ONE PLANET ONE VOICE Prize for their entry in the competition with a recycling song, performed by the children.

The children whose work will be printed are MARILLA CASSINOS (aged 3), FELIX LOUDON, (aged 4), ANGELO HENSLER (aged 4), HARRY BAILEY (aged 3), AND ALICE MOIR (aged 4). The children were helped with this project by staff at My First Word.

MY FIRST WORD, which now has two pre schools open (Glebe Villas, Hove, And Ditchling Road, Brighton) continues to grow from strength to strength. Director Lisa Southon says “We believe very much in promoting learning through play and our children have loved being involved in both competitions and feel very proud of their achievements".

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