Our World Book Day resources and celebration materials are now available!

Celebration bunting (2026)

Two images of cut out bunting with "World Book Day" text and wavy design. One features a cartoon character.
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Add colour and excitement to your World Book Day celebrations with our printable bunting. There are two versions, each designed to be simple to cut out and display.

What this bunting shows

There are two versions of the World Book Day celebration bunting. Each PDF includes five colourful triangle designs to provide variety.

  • Version 1 features our World Book Day character in single and group poses.
  • Version 2 features book-themed character artwork including an astronaut, a lion, a footballer, and a unicorn.

Every design is presented as ready to cut out and string together.

Who this bunting is for

  • Schools
  • Libraries
  • Community groups
  • Shops and booksellers
  • World Book Day partners
  • Anyone organising events or displays to celebrate World Book Day

How to use them

Bunting instantly adds colour and energy to your space. It helps signal that something special is happening and encourages children to notice and join your World Book Day celebrations. The characters can also prompt conversations about stories, illustrations, and reading for fun.

  • Choose one version or mix designs from both PDFs for variety
  • Cut out each triangle and attach them to string, ribbon, or yarn
  • Display along corridors, windows, reading corners, shop counters, or outdoor areas

Part of the celebration set

This bunting is part of the full set of World Book Day celebration materials. Using the set together helps create a consistent look across celebrations, events, and fundraising activities. The full set includes:

Get started

Use the bunting PDFs to add colour, character, and fun to your World Book Day celebrations.


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