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World Book Day Activities and Printables for Kids
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World Book Day celebrates books, reading and authors. UNESCO’s World Book and Copyright Day is on 23 April, while the UK and Ireland hold World Book Day on the first Thursday in March, when many children dress up as a favourite character. These printables include book report and reading log templates, book-themed word searches and spelling games, library and story-time colouring, a letter template for writing to an author and picture books like Pages the Library Cat.
When is it?
- UK and IrelandThursday, 4 March 2027In 141 days
- UNESCO World Book Day (most other countries)Friday, 23 April 2027In 191 days
Ideas to try
Character dress-up
Dress up as a favourite book character and tell the class about the book.
Book report
Fill in a book report about a favourite story: characters, setting, best part.
Reading log challenge
Start a reading log and aim for a small target, like five books this month.
Write to an author
Use the letter template to tell an author what you loved about their book.
Design a new cover
Draw a new cover for a book you know well.
World Book Day printables
Word puzzles, colouring pages, stories and cards for World Book Day. Print them or play on screen.
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Activity books
Themed workbooks that collect many pages in one printable book.
Picture books to read together
Good to know
The best way to celebrate is simply to read together. Let children choose, read aloud with funny voices and talk about the pictures. A reading log helps children see how many books they have enjoyed.
In many countries, schools and libraries hold reading events on this day. Children can bring a favourite book from home, swap books with friends or read to younger pupils.
How to use these
- Start a class or family reading log on World Book Day.
- Use the book report template after a shared read.
- Read one of our picture books aloud together.
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Questions and answers
When is World Book Day?
UNESCO’s World Book Day is on 23 April. The UK and Ireland celebrate on the first Thursday in March.
How can I encourage my child to read more?
Read together daily, let them choose books, visit the library, and model reading yourself. Comics, picture books and non-fiction all count.
Are these printables free?
Yes. Every sheet marked Free can be printed or played as often as you like, at home or in class. Premium activity books are marked.
Can children do them on a tablet?
Most can: press Play to answer on screen with instant marking and stars. Colouring and drawing pages can be done with a finger or stylus too.