Celebrate World Book Day Your Way
There are so many wonderful ways to celebrate stories. Take inspiration from your favourite Roald Dahl characters and celebrate in style - your way.
VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Matilda has read every book in her local library – why not celebrate World Book Day by taking a trip to your closest library to find something completely new to read? (But unlike Matilda, make sure you ask a parent or guardian to go with you!)
SHARE A STORY WITH SOMEONE
Charlie Bucket is kind and caring, and nothing means more to him than family. This World Book Day, embrace your inner Charlie by sharing a story with a family member or friend. Why not read them your favourite part of your favourite book, or have them read theirs to you!
TRY A NEW AUDIOBOOK
The BFG and those enormous ears of his can hear all the whisperings of the world. This World Book Day, our expert advice to be more BFG is to put on an audiobook and sink into a story. You could even tune into the official World Book Day bedtime story, where you might just hear something familiar from the world of Roald Dahl.
START WRITING YOUR OWN STORY
If you’re an adventurer just like James and his giant peach, we advise that you put that amazingly adventurous imagination to good use by starting your own story this World Book Day! All it takes is paper, a pen, get writing and you’re off!
DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTER
Mr Fox is quite fantastic, and of course fantastically well-dressed! Show off what a stylish fox you are by wearing an absolutely astounding costume this World Book Day, inspired by your favourite book character. Top tip: if you’ve got no time to spare, you can find a huge range of ready-to-go Roald Dahl costumes at your local supermarket or party shop.
BUILD A STORYTELLING DEN
If you like to listen to stories, then you have a lot in common with the boy from The Witches. His absolute favourite pastime (when he’s not taking down the Grand High Witch) is listening to his grandma’s tantalising tales. If this sounds like you, then a Toniebox will make your World Book Day truly unforgettable! Why not build a cosy den and listen to a Roald Dahl Tonie - The Witches, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach are all available from tonies this World Book Day.
GET INSPIRED BY A STORY
George has to solve a perplexing puzzle to work out the mechanics of his Magic Medicine and recreate it. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, download this year’s World Book Day activity pack where you can find puzzles galore, as well as a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen - just like George!
MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIE NIGHT
If you’re not much of a reader, why not snuggle down in your pyjamas like Sophie and enjoy a book-themed movie night? Choose your favourite film adaptation of a book and keep an eye out for how they have made your favourite characters come to life on screen!