Reading for pleasure resources
To help make World Book Day special – and to encourage reading for the rest of the year too – we’ve got a whole range of resources.

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Dressing-up ideas for parents and carers
Activity, Dressing UpDressing-up ideas for parents and carers
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Exploring the Impact of World Book Day on Children’s Reading
ResearchExploring the Impact of World Book Day on Children’s Reading
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Fundraising for World Book Day poster (2026)
Display MaterialsFundraising for World Book Day poster (2026)
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Fundraising for World Book Day poster (2026) Welsh language
Display MaterialsFundraising for World Book Day poster (2026) Welsh language
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Jigsaw PSHE 11-16: Reading Celebration Template
ActivityJigsaw PSHE 11-16: Reading Celebration Template
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Jigsaw PSHE 11-16: World Book Day assembly (secondary)
ActivityJigsaw PSHE 11-16: World Book Day assembly (secondary)
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Jigsaw PSHE 3-11: Book Collector Card Templates
ActivityJigsaw PSHE 3-11: Book Collector Card Templates
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Jigsaw PSHE 3-11: Book sharing stations
Activity, Display MaterialsJigsaw PSHE 3-11: Book sharing stations
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Jigsaw PSHE 3-11: World Book Day assembly (primary)
ActivityJigsaw PSHE 3-11: World Book Day assembly (primary)
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Milly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium activity pack
ActivityMilly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium activity pack
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Milly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium dressing-up ideas
Activity, Dressing UpMilly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium dressing-up ideas
Overcoming barriers to reading for fun CPD
Developed in partnership with The Open University check out our series of practitioner discussions exploring how to support children overcome barriers to reading for fun.

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