World Book Day is the perfect time to immerse little ones in the magic of reading, bringing stories to life in fun & creative ways. Whether you're exploring a new book or revisiting a cherished classic, pairing stories with hands-on craft activities can make the experience even more memorable. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on our Stitched Tassel Bookmark Craft Kit—a delightful way for children to personalise their reading time while honing fine motor skills.
Create a Special Keepsake with Our Stitched Tassel Bookmark Kit
Encourage young bookworms to craft their very own bookmark with our Stitched Tassel Bookmark Kit. Designed with little hands in mind, this kit introduces simple stitching techniques, helping children develop dexterity and patience while making something unique to treasure. With vibrant tassels adding a playful touch, these bookmarks make reading sessions extra special. Perfect for gifting or keeping, they are a wonderful way to celebrate World Book Day.
Pair Up Classic Children's Books with Crafty Fun!
To make World Book Day even more magical, why not match some beloved stories with a creative activity? Here are a few perfect pairings:
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‘Room on the Broom’ by Julia Donaldson – After enjoying this spellbinding adventure, little readers can craft their very own witch peg doll with our Make Your Own Witch Peg Doll Craft Kit
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‘The Smeds and the Smoos’ by Julia Donaldson – After exploring this intergalactic tale of friendship, kids can make their own space monsters with our Make Your Own Space Monsters Craft Kit.
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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle – Inspired by this classic tale of transformation, kids can craft their own caterpillar keyring with our Make Your Own Caterpillar Keyring Craft Kit.
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‘Peter Rabbit’ by Beatrix Potter – After a trip through Mr. McGregor’s garden, little ones can craft their own bunny peg doll with our Make Your Own Bunny Peg Doll Craft Kit for some mischievous storytelling fun.
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‘Cinderella’ by Charles Perrault – Bring the magic of this timeless fairy tale to life by making a fairy peg doll and a magic wand with our Make Your Own Fairy Peg Doll Craft Kit and Make Your Own Magic Wand Kit.
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‘Peter Pan’ by J.M. Barrie – Fly off to Neverland and create a fairy peg doll and a pirate peg doll with our Make Your Own Fairy Peg Doll Craft Kit and Make Your Own Pirate Peg Doll Craft Kit.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ by Hans Christian Andersen – Dive into this underwater adventure and create your own mermaid peg doll with our Make Your Own Mermaid Peg Doll Craft Kit.
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‘Even Superheroes Have Bad Days’ by Shelly Becker – Get ready to save the day by making a superhero mask with our Make Your Own Superhero Mask Kit.
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‘The First Hippo on the Moon’ by David Walliams – Blast off to space with this hilarious adventure and create your own rocket wand with our Make Your Own Rocket Wand Kit.
Craft, Read & Inspire Imagination
Combining reading with hands-on activities encourages children to engage with stories in new ways, fostering creativity and making reading time even more exciting. Whether it’s stitching a bookmark, creating storybook characters, or crafting themed decorations, these bitesize projects make perfect companions for treasured tales.
This World Book Day, why not encourage a love of reading and creativity by pairing books with crafts?
