The charity World Book Day® champions the fun of reading, because it seriously improves lives. World Book Day encourages children and young people to explore, experiment, and experience the magic of reading on their own terms, let go of pressures and expectations and see reading as an entertaining, social and fun thing to do. We are working with the charity to help more children to grow up with a life-long, life-changing habit of reading for fun, and all the benefits this brings.
To help celebrate the joy of reading, and because we love all things books, we’ve got a collection of World Book Day activity packs and reading-themed colouring pages for you to print and enjoy for free. They’re packed with printable activities like I-Spy, snap, and even cut-out masks for those last-minute dress-up ideas. Featuring your favourite characters from Bluey, The Gruffalo, Pokémon, and much more, you’re bound to have fun with these activity packs. We’ve even got World Book Day bookmarks that you can print out in colour or black and white to design your own and make reading even more magical!
Whether it’s for World Book Day projects in the classroom, a screen-free resource at home, or just a novel way to keep your little bookworms entertained, all you have to do is hit print and enjoy!
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World Book Day Activity Packs
Bluey Activity Pack
Celebrate World Book Day with this Bluey-themed activity pack! It’s filled with colouring sheets, I Spy games, nature walks bingo, and even some adorable bookmarks to print out and colour in, so it’s perfect for Bluey fans who love reading and a little bit of adventure.
Pokémon Headbands
Get ready to catch 'em all this World Book Day with these printable Pokémon headbands! From Pikachu to Bulbasaur, there’s a Pokémon for every little trainer to choose from.
Gruffalo Crumble Party Pack
Is your tummy starting to rumble? With this activity pack, you can throw a Gruffalo Crumble party with decorations, activities, and delicious treats straight from the deep dark wood! Set the scene with posts, Gruffalo masks, and finger puppets, then whip up Purple Prickle Pancakes, Toadstool Pizza, and of course… Gruffalo Crumble!
Gruffalo Games & Masks
Bring the deep dark wood to life with these Gruffalo make-and-do activities! Little ones can transform into their favourite characters with printable masks, then play the pairs games to test their memory skills by matching Gruffalo and his woodland friends. This activity pack is perfect for a party, playdate, or a World Book Day activity. Let the Gruffalo fun begin!
Make Your Own Paddington Mask
Become everyone’s favourite bear with your own Paddington mask! Simply print, colour, and cut to bring the loveable bear to life. It’s ideal for World Book Day dressing-up fun - just don’t forget your marmalade sandwich!
Fox & Son Tailers Colouring Page
Design and colour in a new tail for Rory! Let your imagination run wild with spots, stripes, or even glitter! What kind of tail will you create for Fox & Son Tailers' most stylish fox?
Gwyrdd ein Byd Goat Mask
Get ready to go wild this World Book Day and make your own Gwyrdd ein Byd Goat Mask! Print, cut, and colour the pre-drawn example, or follow the instructions to create your own!
World Book Day Doodle Sheet
This doodle sheet encourages little ones to doodle all the things that make reading fun for them! They can think about what they’re reading, their favourite characters, what snacks they’re enjoying, and even what sounds they hear when they’re reading. This sheet lets them doodle anything they can imagine!
Reading Mood Board Activity Sheet
Create your own Reading Mood Board and capture what makes reading magical for you! Think about your favourite books, cosy reading spots, go-to snacks, and, of course, your “to be read” list. Cut, draw, or stick on anything that inspires you!
Reading-Themed Colouring Pages
My Favourite Bookshelf
A bookshelf full of blank books just waiting for your little ones to colour, decorate, and fill with their favourite titles! Whether it’s a beloved bedtime story or a tale they’ve made up themselves, they can let their imaginations run wild and build their very own personal library. Who knows – you might just inspire the next great author!
Stack of Books
Looking a bit like your TBR list? Each book in the stack is bursting with potential, just waiting for your little ones to colour in and bring to life.
Dreamy Bookshop Window
This bookshop window is a bookworm's dream. Filled with children’s books just waiting to be added to their little library - the only problem is that they look a little plain. Grab some crayons and add a bit of colour to bring them to life.
Storytime Squad
Stories are always better when shared! Whether it’s a tale of adventure, a magical mystery, or a laugh-out-loud comedy, there’s nothing like bringing a story to life together. Make these friends as colourful as the tales they’re reading.
Book Bear
This cuddly teddy bear loves books. The only problem is that he wishes he was as colourful as the stories he reads. Grab some crayons and help bring him to life!
Bookworm Buddy
This bookworm is ready to devour his TBR list. He just needs a little splash of colour to get going. Grab your crayons and help this wiggly little worm out.
Octopus Reads It All!
There’s having a lot of books on the go, and then there’s what this Octopus is doing! Help them to juggle all of their books by adding a little colour and creativity to each one.
Reading-Themed Dot-to-Dots
My Favourite Books Bookshelf
Connect the dots, practice your handwriting, and watch a literary wonderland unfold in front of your very own eyes. Then grab some crayons and colouring pencils and add a bit of colour to this cute little scene.
Bookworm Buddy
Connect the dots to help this wiggly worm devour their favourite reads. Add some colour to add a little bit of flavour to their favourite titles.
Wise Old Owl
This World Book Day dot-to-dot is a regular hoot. Connect the dots to reveal a wise old owl with its latest read, then add a bit of colour to bring it to life.
Book Bear
This cuddly little bear is ready for storytime; he just needs you to connect the dots and add some colour before he dives into his next adventure. Make him as bright and cheerful as the stories he loves!
Printable World Book Day Bookmarks
Black and White Bookmarks
These black and white World Book Day bookmarks are ready to print and customise to your heart’s content! Get creative and colour them in to make your reading extra special.
Colour Bookmarks
You’ll never forget where you last left off with these jazzy little bookmarks. Just fire up the printer and get ready to make your newest read.
Find Your Reading Superpower Bookmarks
Whether you’re a speed reader, adventure seeker, or word wizard, remember where you left off in style with these bookmarks and celebrate what makes you a reading hero.
Doodle Bookmark Sheet
Get creative with this printable doodle bookmark sheet! Design, colour, and personalise your own bookmarks to add an artistic touch to your reading adventures.
Single Black and White Bookmark
Print and personalise this bookmark with your own colours and designs for a fun way to make your reading experience uniquely yours. Then, once you’ve finished a book, you can write on the bookmark with all the reasons you liked the book and what you want to read next to keep your reading journey going.
Enjoy!
Whether you’re hosting a classroom celebration, a library story hour, or a cosy reading session at home, these activity sheets are guaranteed to be the best of times. Download, print, and let the plot twists begin. Happy World Book Day!
Craving some more activities? Head over to our Time Well Spent hub, filled with crafts, activities, and family-friendly tips. Need even more activity sheets? Don’t miss our printable activity sheets for 6-year-olds, children's character colouring sheets, or our entire collection of colouring sheets!
