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National Year of Reading 2026
National Year of Reading 2026
Celebrate the National Year of Reading with Usborne
In the UK, it is currently the National Year of Reading. Explore exciting resources, activities and book recommendations to keep the passion for reading growing!
Hobbies can be a brilliant jumping off point to inspire kids to make reading part of their day. Encourage children to read anything and everything they want. Recipes, instructions, comics, puzzles and magazines are all great ways to build reading into their lives.
Recommended reads for 2026
Explore our selection of books to connect your child to their favourite hobbies: music, baking, football and more!
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Award WinnerAge: 8+US$14.99
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NewAge: 7+US$15.99
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Coming SoonAge: 6+US$15.99
Explore free activities
Make a fantasy map or a pretend poisonous potion! What will you pick?
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Changing timesPeople in your family will have lived through many changes. Ask them about the differences between their childhood and the way we live now.
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Goal!Trace the dotted lines, count the players and spot the differences in these football themed activities.Age: 3-4 yearsDownload
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Invent it and Name itCome up with your own pointless but fun invention and give it a memorable name.
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Make a pretend poisonous potionFollow these steps to find out how liquids separate into layers and how you can mix them together.
