We have five thrifty ways to mark World Book Day to promote literacy in kids — plus how to claim your free fiver
GET ready to save for World Book Day.
Taking place this Thursday, the annual event sees school pupils across the globe dress up as their favourite book character to help promote reading and literacy.
But with parents having to splash out an average of £16 on each outfit, it can be quite an expensive time for families.
Here are the five best deals to ensure you have World Book Day covered:
1) Get four per cent cashback on George at Asda World Book Day Costumes via Quidco. See .
SAVE: Average of 60p — enough for an 800g loaf to feed the family.
2) Peacocks has up to 30 per cent off selected kids’ costumes, including the Harry Potter set down from £16 to £11.20.
SAVE: Average of £4.50 — enough for a coffee and cake at Costa.
3) Stitch up a saving. This mini sewing machine was £30, now £15 at Hobbycraft.
SAVE: £15 — enough for a meal for two children at PizzaExpress.
4) Disney Frozen Sling Bookcase or Disney Cars Sling Bookcase, was £34.99 now £29.99 at Argos.
SAVE: £5 — enough for a child’s paperback book.
5) Spend your child’s free £1 World Book Day token on any of the titles at .
SAVE: £1 — enough for an Emoji Stationery Set at Poundland.
Jane's spending tip
HERE’S a blooming good deal. Nab a free box of chocolates worth £6 with selected Mother’s Day flowers at .
There’s also free delivery on Sunday, March 11.
- Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Designer Double
SWAP the £1,250 Miu Miu Crystal Studded Denim Jacket for the almost-identical £12.99 Studded Denim Jacket from Zara.
SAVE: £1,237.01
Shop & Save
TRYING to stick to a healthy regime? You’ll go nuts for this great deal. Vita Coco Coconut Water (1L), was £3.50 now £1.75 at Sains-bury’s. Offer ends on Tuesday.
SAVE: £1.75
The Freebie
JOIN survey panel New Vista and get a free £5 to spend however you choose.
Sign up at .
Save a fiver
YOU’LL be totally made up with this saving. Revlon Colorstay Foundation (30ml), was £13 now £7.95 from .
SAVE: £5.05
Deal of the day
DON’T Lego of this deal. Lego Ninjago Action Pack, was £12.99 now £4.99 at.
SAVE: £8
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