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National Year of Reading 2026

National Year of Reading 2026

Celebrate the National Year of Reading with Usborne

If you're into it, read into it! Inspire a love of reading and go all in on your hobbies. Explore tips and ideas throughout this page.

 

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Make a fantasy map or a pretend poisonous potion! What will you pick?
  • Changing times
    People in your family will have lived through many changes. Ask them about the differences between their childhood and the way we live now.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Write Your Own Family History
  • Goal!
    Trace the dotted lines, count the players and spot the differences in these football themed activities.
    Age: 3-4 years
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  • Invent it and Name it
    Come up with your own pointless but fun invention and give it a memorable name.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Inventions Scribble Book
  • Foody Fun
    Doodle faces, discover facts and learn to cook delicious dishes!
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Make a fantasy map
    Grab a cardboard box and design your own map!
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Make a Suncatcher
    Create your own suncatcher with strips of tissue paper.
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Make a pretend poisonous potion
    Follow these steps to find out how liquids separate into layers and how you can mix them together.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: 365 Science Activities

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