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World Book Day
World Book Day
Celebrate World Book Day with Usborne
Celebrate World Book Day!
Usborne is excited to celebrate World Book Day in the UK & Ireland on March 5th 2026 plus UNESCO World Book Day in Europe on April 23rd.
We are delighted to partner with the World Book Day charity in their annual celebration of books, authors, and all things reading!
Win a school visit from author Emma Swan!
To celebrate the latest book in the Cruise Ship Kid series, we’re offering you the chance to win a school visit from author and West-End actress Emma Swan! One runner up will also win a signed set of the series so far.
World Book Day resources
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New for 2026 - World Book Day Activity PackCelebrate World Book Day with our bumper pack containing a selection of activity sheets from creating your own book awards to going on a book scavenger hunt.
Age: 6+Download -
New for 2026 - Create Your Own Book Awards!Celebrate the books you've loved reading by giving them their very own awards.
Age: 6+Download -
New for 2026 - Genre PassportWelcome to your Reading Passport!
Your mission: explore as many book genres as you can. Read a book in seven different genres to collect a stamp.
Age: 6+Download -
New for 2026 - Book Scavenger HuntGet ready for World Book Day and use this scavenger hunt to explore your school library, classroom bookshelves or home reading corner.
Age: 6+Download -
New for 2026 - Nursery Children's Spring Activity PackDiscover a range of activities perfect for nurseries from spot the difference, to learning to draw, and more!
Age: 3+DownloadView book: Happy Summer Colouring BookView book: Poppy and Sam's Big Activity BookView book: That's not my... Jungle Activity BookView book: Fairy things to make and do -
100 Things to Know About Quiz PackLet your students have fun with our multiple-choice quizzes and see how much they know about the world around them!
Age: 7+DownloadView book: 100 Things to Know About the Human BodyView book: 100 Things to Know About SpaceView book: 100 Things to Know About ScienceView book: 100 Things to Know About HistoryView book: 100 Things to Know About FoodView book: 100 Things to Know About the Unknown -
My World Book Day PlannerA planner to help you put together the most memorable World Book Day for your learners.
Age: 3+Download -
World Book Day Reading BingoTest young readers' knowledge of books with a game of reading bingo - perfect as a classic classroom game or even a homework activity. The pack contains a pre-filled grid and an adaptable template to play your own game.
Age: 4+Download -
My World Book Day Reading ShelfThis activity sheet is a creative and fun way for learners to record what they have been reading by adding books to the shelf and celebrate their favourite book with a cover design task.
Age: 4+Download -
My World Book Day Sponsorship FormWhat better way to celebrate World Book Day season than with a sponsored read?
Whether it's storytime for little learners or independent reading for older students - it's all great fun.
Discover our special World Book Day sponsorship form to mark the event!
Age: 3+Download -
World Book Day Recommendation BookmarkThis printable sheet of bookmarks is a great class activity. Harness the power of peer recommendations to get students reading more!
Age: 4+Download -
World Book Day If You Like This Book...This printable classroom activity asks students to recommend books to each other, thinking through what makes a person like a book. Completed sheets can form a great corridor or classroom display.
Age: 4+Download
Listen to Usborne author Zanna Davidson read Listening for Llamas, a warm-hearted, llama-tastic story about the importance of listening.
Top Quicklinks for World Book Day
World Book Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the wonderful world of reading. Find quick costume ideas and dress up as your favourite book character.
The Usborne Fact Force
- Lessons-in-a-box for children aged 8-11
- Presented by the authors of our famous non-fiction books
- Each lesson comprises a high quality video and resource pack
- Engaging, cross-curricular topics
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