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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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NewAge: 5+RRP £7.99
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Age: 7+RRP £12.99
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Age: 7+RRP £9.99
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NewAge: 8+RRP £7.99
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Age: 7+RRP £6.99
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Age: 7+RRP £7.99
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Age: 9+RRP £7.99
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Age: 6+RRP £10.99
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Age: 6+RRP £7.99
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Age: 10+RRP £9.99
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Age: 9+RRP £7.99
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Award WinnerAge: 5+RRP £9.99
Explore free activities
Make a fantasy map or a pretend poisonous potion! What will you pick?
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ACTIVITY PACK: ButterfliesExplore a selection of butterfly-themed activity sheets including drawing, colouring, cutting and sticking.
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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.
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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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Foody FunDoodle faces, discover facts and learn to cook delicious dishes!
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Pia's Pet Club Activity PackDesign your own pet, answer Pia's quiz and more in this fun-filled activity pack!
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Make a fantasy mapGrab a cardboard box and design your own map!
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Make a SuncatcherCreate your own suncatcher with strips of tissue paper.
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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.
