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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 Thursday March 6th 2025. We are delighted to partner with the World Book Day charity in their annual celebration of books, authors, and all things reading!

 

 

Don't forget that you can book a school event and redeem World Book Day tokens from your local Independent Usborne Partner. Events such as book fairs and sponsored reads can earn up to 60% in free books for your school!

World Book Day resources

Use these sheets to make World Book Day even more special.
  • World Book Day Recommendation Bookmark
    World Book Day Recommendation Bookmark

    Print out this sheet to get your students to recommend a book for World Book Day.

    Age: 4+
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  • World Book Day If You Like This Book...
    World Book Day If You Like This Book...

    Get your students together to recommend books to each other. 

    Age: 4+
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  • My World Book Day Sponsorship Form
    My World Book Day Sponsorship Form

    What 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+
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  • My World Book Day Reading Shelf
    My World Book Day Reading Shelf

    This 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+
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  • World Book Day Reading Bingo
    World Book Day Reading Bingo

    Test 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+
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  • My World Book Day Planner
    My World Book Day Planner

    A planner to help you put together the most memorable World Book Day for your learners.

    Age: 3+
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From the blog

Our top tips for making World Book Day perfect

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. 

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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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That's not my dog... video

This special World Book Day video, created by Stories with Symbols, features a reading of That's not my dog... and a visit to Support Dogs in Sheffield. It's especially suitable for younger children and those with learning differences.

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