For Families
Activities and advice for sharing stories together as a family not just on World Book Day, but every day of the year.
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Ideas to celebrate World Book Day plus resources for supporting reading for pleasure all year round.
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books gifted to children
tokens distributed across UK & Ireland
books distributed to children in communities
World Book Day 2025
Thanks to your support, we’re inspiring a love of reading, making books more accessible, and giving more children the choice — and the chance — to discover the joy of reading!
Our impact in 2024
World Book Day encourages more children and families to find the fun and enjoyment in reading, because reading for pleasure changes lives.
Read our Impact Report to see how World Book Day’s 2024 campaign made a difference.
25% of pupils receiving Free School Meals said the £1 book they ‘bought’ with their £1 token was the first book of their own.
Source: National Literacy Trust, Annual Literacy Survey 2024
World Book Day Shop
Explore our World Book Day shop, filled with organic cotton clothing and unique gifts for book lovers. Shop exclusive designs from talented artists and illustrators, including Vivian Truong, Tatty Devine, and Anita Mangan.
Every purchase helps the charity World Book Day® encourage more children to enjoy reading, and experience the life-changing benefits it brings.
World Book Day shop
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Share a Story Corner
Our video stories have familiar characters, easy to follow stories, and tips for reading together with your little ones. Snuggle up and enjoy our latest story, Elmer.
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