National book tokens are the only gift card welcomed by booklovers and bookshops everywhere. Books make an ideal gift for any occasion with the end of the school year approaching national book tokens make a great passing exams gift. Thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and booksellers, world book day, in partnership with schools all over the country, will be distributing more than 15 million. They were very keen to share what they were able to see from the bus.
Where to spend best gift card for book lovers the best present to buy books for fiction nonfiction childrens and all bestselling books spend national book tokens gift cards vouchers everywhere in thousands of bookshops, online and on ebooks. World book day will be held on thursday 5 march 2020 and last september, toppsta was invited to an exclusive event to reveal the 2020 world book day books. Waterstones books of the month for march loveashford. The manager was who mostly introduced me to all the different responsibilities in the store like the book display, which involves removing old books and rearranging more popular books to catch the attention of the client. Accepted in thousands of bookshops, online and on ebooks. In celebration of world book day, we will be holding an after school event where you can come dressedup if you want to the more the merrier. Sally rooneys normal people named waterstones book of the year scary new world. School is a great intro to books and reading but reading starts at home and needs to be supported from there in every way. Ahead of mothers day, wed love to know which books youre chatting about with mum. A registered charity, world book day is generously supported by sponsor national book tokens and brings together the uk and irelands bookselling and publishing industries in an extraordinary collaboration. How caboodle works caboodle from national book tokens.
The uks booksellers are gearing up to mark world book day, tomorrow 6th. The tokens are valid until march 29th, so dont forget to pick up your free book before they expire. Waterstones is the uks leading bookseller and provides customers with the widest choice, great value and expert advice from a team passionate about bookselling. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. We found lots of great books and lots of cool places to read. World book day waterstones trip aston manor academy.
National book tokens promotes world book day uk tmorra. Booksellers prepare for world book day fun the bookseller. The national book tokens website says no website currently accepts the tokens, but some shops are hoping to be able to do this in the future. At the end of the trip they were able to swap their world book day token for a brand new book absolutely free. Well have story time from 10am for the wee ones and other activities throughout the day. Mar 05, 2014 booksellers prepare for world book day fun. Feb 27, 2017 these are the world book day 2017 books you can get with the.
World book day 2018 here is where can you use your national book tokens. I think world book day is a great thing and a chance to celebrate books and reading and have some fun. World book day 2020 may have been and gone in another whirlwind of character costumes and excited bookshelf browsing, but that love of reading is something they can take with them all year long. We aim to interest and excite our customers and continually inspire people to read and engage in books. Read on and see which one youd like to get with your world book day token. Waterstones reserves the right to refuse to accept any gift card payment where it deems that a gift card has been tampered with, duplicated or where it is otherwise suspected to be affected by fraud. So dont be afraid to come dressed as your favourite story book character we will be. Celebrate world book day with waterstones the young londoner.
Were excited to have authorillustrator david melling with us from 9. Celebrating authors, books and most importantly the joys of reading, world book day is back for another exciting year on 3rd march. First name last name email address postcode town if in ireland. Celebrate with us world book day is the ideal moment for children to learn more about the books and authors they already love, and get to know the books and authors that will be a massive part of their future. Weve even decorated our table with a painted river in its. Waterstones gift cards book and magazine gift vouchers. National book tokens productservice facebook 1,294 photos. An essential part of any booksellers product mix, national book tokens. Michael puett and christine grosslohs the path breaks away from our more usual nonfiction book of the month choices to present what is, effectively, a book about the self. World book day set to give away 14m book tokens books the.
Then all you have to do is take your book home and enjoy it. World book day is one of our favourite days of the whole year and we cant wait to spend it with you and share our love of stories. National book tokens launches hidden book and book island games. Celebrate world book day at waterstones bristol shopping quarter.
And waterstones childrens books award winner cressida. World book day is the world s biggest campaign to provide every child and young person in the country with a book of their own. An ideal gift for book lovers of all ages, national book tokens can be spent at hundreds of bookshops across the uk, from major chains to a host of local retailers. Thanks to national book tokens and lots of lovely book publishers and booksellers, world book day, in partnership with. Or, why not say thank you to your teacher all teachers love books. The token can be exchanged for one of the books displayed below. This year waterstones is celebrating world book day. Waterstones is preparing to inject the usual riot of colour, costumes and. Mcdonalds is offering free book tokens in happy meals. Find a bookshop bookshop search buy and spend national book tokens in thousands of bookshops including independents, waterstones, wh smith, blackwells and easons. Feb 29, 2012 world book day set to give away 14m book tokens. To help prevent spread of the coronavirus, and to protect the wellbeing of our customers and staff, sadly waterstones will temporarily close its doors by the close of trade monday 23 march until further notice.
Waterstones buy and spend national book tokens gift cards in. Unfortunately, we do not currently accept national book tokens as payment. To find out how many caboodle points you can collect for each action on our site, including the maximum amount of points available, take a look at our terms and conditions. Waterstones accused of massive letdown for world book day. The world book day book tokens are valid from thursday 28 february sunday 31 march 2019. We have gift cards for book lovers, for students, and those who enjoy the theatre, too. Caboodle free books local offers rewards from national book tokens. All waterstones uk fiction book of the month recommendations since october 20 score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Matt haig wrote this one for his daughter, pearl and you can pick up a free copy in store now with your world book day token.
World book day is the time we all celebrate reading and the impact a book can have on our childrens lives as they grow. The annual world book day event celebrates authors, illustrators and reading with countries around the world marking the special occasion, with children dressing up as their favourite characters and taking part in community and school events up and down the country. The children then boarded the bus and started their adventure. Take a look at the answers to frequently asked questions below.
World book day is an annual celebration of books and reading by the booksellers association and the publishers association, and sponsored by national book tokens. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a rip. We believe that choosing a book is an adventure in itself. World book day st john fisher catholic high school. With wellknown booksellers like waterstones, gladstones and whsmith, plus a range of quaint independent stockists accepting the tokens, your recipients have an endless choice of great reads. Come celebrate world book day 2020 with us here at waterstones witney. This years theme celebrates sharing stories and with this in mind well be holding weekly story times for little ones during the world book day token redemption period. Gift cards cannot be used to purchase gift vouchers, additional gift cards or book tokens nor can a gift card and any gift card balance be exchanged for cash. National book tokens proud to sponsor world book day. Mar 06, 20 waterstones accused of massive letdown for world book day. Each student will be issued a book token from national book tokens to redeem a free book from many retailers, such as asda, tesco or waterstones. Lego minifigure mayhem book paperback world book day 2019. Celebrate world book day 2019 with this wonderful new picture book, based on the muchloved characters from the hundred and one dalmatians.
Dont forget to bring your world book day token to choose 1 of the free world book day books, or have. We walked from school to the bus stop and then caught the bus into town. To read more or find your nearest bookshop, visit the website, and follow on facebook and twitter. World book day is the ideal moment for children to learn more about the books and authors. Yeartodate sales are up 50% according to waterstones. The more caboodle points you have, the more fun stuff well be able to send you.
It is fun and a good excuse for some off curriculum planning. Weve been waiting for this book a long time and can confirm that its well worth the wait. Take along your world book day token to spend on this years selection there are 12. We started the celebrations a little early, and had an exciting visit to waterstones in reading on monday 26th. Mrs maguire and mrs prasetyo really enjoyed accompanying the pupils on the trip and commented on how well behaved and engaged the pupils were which is absolutely excellent. National book tokens deliver important marketing muscle to high street booksellers, investing every year in major trade initiatives such as world book day as well as national advertising and media partnerships that actively promote high street bookshops national book tokens offer a rewards programme called caboodle. Find information and tickets about world book day today. Loveashford is the official website of ashford town centre. World book day is the ideal moment for children to learn more about the books and authors they already love. Please do not purchase national book tokens they are a rip off a rant and a rip off warning relevant to us poor souls in the dystopian united kingdom. We have the largest product offering in the market.
Waterstones waterstones is the uks leading specialist bookseller, as well as waterstones own gift vouchers, branches also accept national book tokens, hmv gift vouchers, say shopping gift vouchers and leisure vouchers. Today the children went to buy a book from waterstones using their world book day tokens. This year world book day celebrates 20 years and will take place on thursday 2 march in the uk and ireland, although children will be able to spend their book tokens between 27 february and 26 march. In reception we love reading and books so much that just one day for world book day wasnt nearly enough. World book day 2020 celebrations share a story 27 feb 2020. Thank you again waterstones children and staff dressed up in some amazing costumes and we wrote a school story between 17 classes. National book tokens has launched its annual festive campaign, with the return of its hidden book game for a seventh year, and book. It was so exciting being on the top deck of the bus, and looking out of the windows. Their booksellers are always on hand to offer expertise, advice and recommendations to help you select the right book. National book tokens gift cards and egift cards can be spent in bookshops. John boyne short story contest backed by national book tokens. Join us for a story telling session at 11am and 3pm.
To celebrate world book day in reception we had a very special trip to waterstones in reading. Book tokens are sent out to schools each year in the hope that it will help more children to own a book of their own. A typical day at work was very much relaxed as i was given all the tools i needed to be successful and be of as much help as i could. National book tokens gift cards are sold in bookshops across the uk and ireland. Locally waterstones, sainsburys and tesco are exchanging world book day tokens. Visit caboodle for bundles of benefits for booklovers. World book day february 2016 dear parent, world book day this year falls on march 3rd and in the library we have some exciting events planned for the coming term to coincide with this. After that, we were able to use our world book day tokens to choose a free book each. Design a new cover for your favourite book, write a recommend for us to put on our shelves and win a. World book day design a book token contest 2018 teaching. It comes round so quickly and yet again i am scanning through all the world book day tokens the kids have received from their school. Caboodle free books local offers rewards from national book.
For braille and audio call 0303 123 9999 and for large print call 0118 9838275. Download this resource and youll have everything you need for an engaging, academic world book day art or design technology or cover lesson. A registered charity, world book day is generously supported by sponsor national book tokens and brings together the uk and irelands bookselling and. In central library we explored the childrens section. Purchase love2shop gift cards for waterstones today and take advantage of our free or next day delivery options and receive a free personalised greetings card. This years world book day selection has landed in store. Monday 2nd marchmonday 9th march tbcmonday 16th marchmonday 23rd marchevery story we share in. Our waterstones gift cards can still be redeemed online at. First, the children had to walk sensibly to the bus stop listening carefully to the instructions given from their adults. Waterstones gift cards buy online free delivery order. World book day is the worlds biggest campaign to provide every child and young person in the country with a book of their own. The duchess of cornwall is to visit a london primary school with world book day authorspokesman anthony horowitz.
A firm favourite with teachers, national book tokens are the perfect way to reward or motivate children during the prizegiving season and a great way of inspiring them to read. From the famous five to peppa pig, heres what your little ones can purchase. Well be running story times throughout the day at 10am, 11am and 3pm. Mar 05, 2020 national book tokens promotes world book day uk. Waterstones eastbourne brought hundreds of books into school and the children chose their favourite and swapped their token over. World book day 2018 here is where can you use your. They can be bought for any occasion and spent in wh smith, waterstones, blackwell, eason, john smiths, foyles and all good independent bookshops across the uk and ireland, as well as online and on ebooks. Then, in waterstones we were given a little talk about the shop and what sections and facilities it has to offer. Tokens are valid during world book day month from february 27 to march 29. Personalised national book tokens gift cards and greetings. World book day is the ideal moment for children to learn more about the books and authors they already love, and get to know the books and authors that will be a massive part of their future. Come and join in our world book day celebrations in store. For this years world book day we will be sharing as many stories as possible with readings for little ones from our childrens book prize short list.
Its world book day tomorrow but encouraging children to read. Waterstones range of gift cards and vouchers means that you can always find the right gift, whatever the occasion. National book tokens 6 bell yard london, wc2a 2jr phone. Make the most of world book day with bargains to get your kids. These are the world book day 2017 books you can get with the. Buy and spend national book tokens gift cards in thousands of bookshops and online. And thanks to national book tokens, plus support from publishers and booksellers, world book day will be distributing over four million.
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