It was ‘booknic’ time at Snettisham Primary, when we celebrated this year’s World Book Day with our own literary version of a picnic.

Pupils were joined by family members, carers, and friends for the event on Thursday 5 March, where a tempting selection of books replaced more regular picnic fare.

“We invited families in for a ‘booknic’, which was like a picnic but with books instead of food,” explained Marie Woodget, Reading Lead at our school, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

There was also the chance for all year groups from Reception to Year 6 to get creative with those unneeded picnic plates – as well as the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book characters for the day.

“This year, as well as the usual dressing up, we held a book-character paper plate competition,” continued Mrs Woodget, who organised the activities. “Children and staff were given a paper plate to turn into a book character.

“There was also a special World Book Day menu.”

“World Book Day is important, because it is a reminder that books and stories are fun,” she added.

“It helps children enjoy reading and discover new stories, whilst building their vocabulary, imagination, and understanding of different characters and ideas.”