The Book Buyers Gift Guide - Why a book is the perfect gift this Christmas   With Christmas just around the corner (19 days to go!) it’s time to dive into Christmas shopping! Whether you have the whole lot still to do or just need to pick up a few extras or stocking fillers, we here at allfancydress.com are here to help. With the ever growing digital generation we think it’s more important than ever to take a step back into simpler times - encourage the kids to put down the tablets and games consoles - and give a book this Christmas. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft  Not only ...

Boys World Book Day Ideas Not all boys enjoy reading. At times it can be an outright chore to get them to sit down and read the book they bought home from school, especially with so many distractions and the allurement of the shiny Apple iPad sat across the room, or big brother playing on the PlayStation upstairs. That’s why schools all over the country put such an emphasis on World Book Day, encouraging kids to dress up and become part of the story to try to get them interested and involved. Any occasion that inspires children to pick up a book and read, rather than having their eyes glued to a TV screen, comput...

Roald Dahl quotes 10 wonderfully magical, and sometimes very funny, Roald Dahl Quotes    “I’d rather be fried alive and eaten by Mexicans.” – James and the Giant Peach – Straight, to the point, and utterly bazaar!   “…watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it”   “ I understand what you’re saying, and your comments are valuable, but I’m going to ignore your advice” – Fantastic ...