This resource invites children to create a personalised bookmark inspired by the World Book Day character. Using drawing and decorating prompts, children can design a character, add features and accessories, and turn their artwork into a bookmark they can use every day.
Why it works
This activity encourages creativity, self-expression, and a positive connection with reading. By designing their own character, children can engage with stories in a playful, imaginative way. The low-cost approach makes the activity accessible and easy to use at home, in school, or in community settings.
How to use it
Children can use the template to design a bookmark by adding hair, facial features, accessories, and details inspired by characters from books they enjoy. Alternatively, if you do not have a printer, the activity works just as well as a creative prompt. Children can draw their own bookmark design on plain paper or card. This makes it suitable for classrooms, homes, and community settings.
Get started
Download the sheet and begin creating. Once finished, children can use their bookmark while reading, share their design with others, or include it as part of their World Book Day activities.
Use of World Book Day resources
These resources are free to use for schools, early years settings, libraries, charities, and community groups celebrating World Book Day. Commercial organisations must have a partnership or licence agreement in place before using World Book Day assets. If you are interested in working with us, please contact partnerships@worldbookday.com.