It is Book Week next week (23rd – 27th August) and this is a great occasion to get your children engrossed into the world of books (if they haven’t already!) There are so many different activities you can do to celebrate Book Week. Here are some ideas:

Make a book

Here are some ideas on how to make home made books: Books

Here are some printable books for you to make:

What is inside? Make your very own lift-the-flap book and surprise everybody with what’s inside!

I love my World (pdf) – Draw all the things you love in your world and make the book for others to read.

My name is… - Is your name Joseph, Lexie, Grace, Rose or Ruby, then this activity is just for you. Print out this A4 Booklet and fill it in to your hearts content.

Read & learn about Authors

Do you or your child have a favourite author, then check out their website. Many authors now have a blog or website going and they can have a page especially for children  filled with great activites to do. Here are some of my favourites:

ANNA FEINBERG

www.tashibooks.com - Anna has written many books including Madeline the Mermaid and Tashi. Did you know she created the popular character ‘Tashi’ with her mother. Have a go at some of the ‘Fun & Games‘ to do with Tashi.

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ALEESAH DARLINSON

www.aleesahdarlison.com Aleesah is just about to launch 2 new books called ‘Totally Twins‘ which look great. She has also written some picture books about animals for all those children that love animals, including ‘Puggles Problem‘. Check her site out to read more about her or do some of the fun activities available.

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QUENTIN BLAKE

www.quentinblake.com Quentin Blake has written and illustrated many great books including Mrs Armitage on Wheels which is one of my favourites. Check out his site for games and to find out more about him.

Read & learn about Illustrators

FREYA BLACKWOOD

www.freyablackwood.net - Freya has illustrated many books with her beautiful pictures including Clancy & Millie and the very fine house. Visit her website to see more of her beautiful illustrations and the books she has illustrated.

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And many more:

ANDREW DADDO

JEANNE WILLIS

There is so much more I could write on this subject…