Schools telling parents NOT to dress children up for World Book Day in case it offends poor families

PARENTS have been urged not to dress their kids up for World Book day – because it may offend families who can’t afford costumes.

The annual reading event encourages youngsters to dress up as their favourite book character but school chiefs have said it’s becoming too much of a burden for cash-strapped families.

It is understood head-teachers in Dundee have sent letters to staff encouraging them to tone down the dress up element of the day.

Councillor Gregor Murray said fancy dress days can bring added financial worry to some families in the city, but stressed the council is not trying to stifle the creativity World Book Day can bring.

He added: “We want every school in Dundee to make the most of World Book Day in the coming week.

“This day will be used to inspire pupils to get reading and enjoy the benefits it brings for their education and wider life.

“I am also aware of the financial pressures that any fancy dress linked to the day can bring to some families.

“But we would never discourage any pupils from using World Book Day as a way to express their creativity about reading.”

World Book Day is the annual celebration of reading that encourages kids to put down their mobile phones and computers and pick up a book.

The aim of World Book Day is to celebrate books and reading and is marked in a total of 100 countries around the world.

Despite this some schools have openly encouraged dressing up on their social media accounts

Nethermains Primary school tweeted: "Looking forward to World Book Day on Thursday – a reminder that children can dress up as their favourite character and bring their favourite book to school. #ReadingIsFun

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Both primary schools and secondary schools up and down the country take part as a way of encouraging children to see reading as a hobby.

Many schools run special activities to show how reading books can be fun and to allow kids to discover new authors.

But if you’re in a pickle over what to dress your child up as for this Thursday event old Halloween costumes could seriously help you out.

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