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World Book Day 2023 is on the 2nd of March, and this year Yoto are are the proud official audio partners. We have loved using our Yotos for the last 5 months and it is really exciting to see that they are able to spread the word that audio books are just as important as physical books when it comes to developing a love for reading.
If you’ve never heard of Yoto then read my full review of the Yoto Mini to learn what it is and what it can do
What Is World Book Day?
World Book Day is a charity that operates in the UK and Ireland that is dedicated to changing lives through reading. Most parents first encounter with World Book Day is through the panic of coming up with a suitable costume for school, but the charity is so much more than that.
The focus of World Book Day is to help children learn that it is possible to read for pleasure, and to ensure that all children from every background has their own book.
How Do Audiobooks Play A Part?
Children of all ages can enjoy stories, regardless of their ability to read. Young babies through to adults can get pleasure from a story, whether it be from being read to or reading themselves. Most of us first experienced stories by being read to as children, by our parents or teachers.
Audiobooks take the pressure off of the learning to read aspect and allow children to enjoy the book in a stress free way. They teach children they joy that can come from stories and encourages a the use of imagination.
Audiobooks are proven to support children’s emotional intelligence and mental wellbeing, improve comprehension and widen children’s access to books.
What Is Yoto Doing To Support World Book Day?
As the official audio partners, Yoto are helping to spread the word on how audiobooks can support children’s literacy experiences. There are a few ways you get involved with World Book Day through Yoto.
Free Yoto Content
For existing Yoto users you can access free content on the Yoto app. Within the discover section of the library you can scroll down to the World Book Day section. There you will find free chapters:
- The Boy Who Grew Dragons (Chapter 1: Battle on the Bongle)
- Jolley-Rogers and the Monster’s Gold (Chapter 1: Bottles)
- The Hodgeheg and Other Stories (Chapter 1)
- Roald’s Dahl’s Matilda (Chapter 1)
These free chapters are a great way for children to explore a new story without having to commit to buying the card. If they love it then the card can be bought from the Yoto card store as usual.
In addition to the free chapters, you can also find a full story from the Fearless Fairy Tales card and a Sunrise Stretch from the Mindfulness For Children card.
World Book Day Donations
Yoto have selected 35 of their best sellers and curated a World Book Day collection. You can find this within the Yoto card store. For every card sold in the World Book Day collection £1 will be donated to help the mission to ensure every child has a book of their own.
The collection includes some of our personal favourites, including The Gruffalo, 5 Minutes Spiderman Stories and The Tale Of Peter Rabbit.
Which Of The Yoto World Book Day Cards Do We Think Are The Best?
With 35 cards to choose from there is bound to be a Yoto card to suit just about everyone in the World Book Day Collection, but if you’re not sure which to go for then I’ve collated a quick reference of the 3 cards my children (aged 4 and 7) have enjoyed the most. Some of these cards we have had few a few months and some are new, but all are well loved.
Matilda
A classic Roald Dahl story read by Kate Winslet. Listen to how Matilda uses her special powers to teach the grown ups in her life a lesson.
Run Time: 4hr 14m
The Hodgeheg And Other Stories
8 stories from the amazing Dick King-Smith, including A Narrow Squeak and Under the MishMash Trees. Suitable for children aged 5+.
Run Time: approx. 8hrs
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
The first in a 6 part series following Tomas as he discovers what life is like living with, and growing, dragons.
Run Time: 3hrs 9m
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