The Skandar and the Secret Element activity pack supports the 2026 World Book Day £1/€1.50 book. This Skandar 2026 activity pack includes simple prompts and activities to help children explore the story, build reading confidence and enjoy reading for fun. It features book chat questions from Coram Beanstalk and creative activities from My Kind of Book. The pack also helps children think about magic, bravery and mythical creatures before they open the book.
Why it works
The activities encourage children to talk about the story, explore themes of courage, friendship and adventure, and make connections with their own experiences. Using the Skandar and the Secret Element activity pack supports reading for fun by boosting confidence, curiosity and imagination. Each activity offers a simple, low-cost way for adults and children to enjoy the 2026 World Book Day title together while exploring elemental magic and bold, fantasy-inspired ideas.
How to use it
Print the sheet and choose an activity to enjoy at home, in school or in a community setting. Children can talk about the book chat questions, imagine magical challenges, pick spells to solve problems or create their own island map inspired by the story. The pack works with or without the book, and every activity supports confidence and enjoyment around stories.
Get started
Download and print the Skandar and the Secret Element activity pack to explore the prompts and activities together. You can also use these related resources:
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.