World Book Day
World Book Day is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. Held every year in the first week in March, it is a carnival of books, literary activites and all sorts of book related fun.
The date for World Book Day 2024 is Thursday 7th March 2024.
It’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and it is marked in over 100 countries all over the world.
Schools all over the country run events for World Book Day, and most ask children to dress up as characters from books. If your kid needs a World Book Day costume here are some Easy World Book Day Costume Ideas.
Here are some more book related activities to celebrate reading.
Book-Themed Puzzles
Worsearches and Anagrams on the theme of your favorite books.
- World Book Day Printable Wordsearch
- Alice in Wonderland
- Beatrix Potter
- Charles Dickens
- Harry Potter
- Jane Austen
- Lord of the Rings
- Narnia
- Paddington Bear
- Roald Dahl
- Shakespeare
- The Hobbit
- Thomas The Tank Engine
- Winnie the Pooh
Previous World Book Days
- World Book Day 2023
- World Book Day 2022
- World Book Day 2021
- World Book Day 2019
- World Book Day 2018
- World Book Day 2017
- World Book Day 2016
- World Book Day 2014
- World Book Day 2013
Here are 10 Awesome Books To Read To Your Children (when you are done with Harry Potter and Narnia).
Read More
- World Book Day Printable Wordsearch
- Face Painting Ideas For World Book Day
- 10 Childrens Books About Amazing, Strong and Brilliant Women
- Free Printable Bookmarks To Colour In
- 20 Classic Children's Books That Every Kid Should Know
Recent Posts
Here's what's new on eParenting