The Big Bang dressing-up ideas support the 2026 World Book Day £1/€1.50 picture book. Children can create fun cat ears like Rocky, Halo, and Casper using simple materials they already have at home or at school, with no printer required.
Why it works
These dressing-up ideas encourage creativity, imaginative play, and hands-on fun. Children can engage with the story, enjoy reading for pleasure, and join in World Book Day celebrations confidently. The low-cost, flexible approach makes it easy for everyone to take part. World Book Day participation.
How to use it
Use The Big Bang dressing-up ideas to guide children as they cut, colour, and decorate their cat ears. Children can use the template to cut and decorate cat ears, or draw their own directly onto cardboard. Then attach the ears to a headband, paper crown, or pipe cleaners. The activity is flexible and works at home, in school, or in a community setting, making it easy to join the World Book Day fun.
Get started
Download the cat ear template or simply draw your own. Colour and decorate the ears with crayons, markers, glitter, or stickers. Choose how to attach them and wear them proudly while reading, acting out scenes, or celebrating World Book Day.
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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.