It’s World Book Day 2026 (UK & I). Yes, the UK and Ireland celebrate their own little world on March 5th.
The annual theme-day aims to help every child enjoy the life-changing benefits of reading for fun. Each year the World Book Day charity releases a new line-up of £1/€1.50 books, and issues tokens to schools that have registered.
There’s the usual mix of events covering schools, libraries and home. The BBC has a Live Lesson tied to the National Curriculum aimed at 7-11yr-olds.
The 2026 Discount book list
World Book Day Books for Beginning Readers
- Peppa Pig: One Big Family (© 2026 ABD Ltd/Hasbro/HCPL Ltd)
- The Big Bang by Rose Ayling-Ellis
World Book Day Books for Early Readers
- Funny FACTopia! by Christopher Lloyd
- Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest by Sheena Dempsey
- Pia’s Pet Club: Iguana Escape by Serena Patel
- Unicorn Academy: My Secret Unicorn Diary
World Book Day Books for Fluent Readers
- Bear Rescue by Hannah Gold
- Unbelievable Football by Matt Oldfield
- Bunny vs Monkey: Total Chaos! by Jamie Smart
- Skandar and the Secret Element by A.F. Steadman
- Chaos at the Chocolate Factory by Sibéal Pounder
World Book Day Books for Teen Readers
- Against All Odds by Nathanael Lessore
World Book Day Books for Ireland Only
- Rita agus an tEachtrán by Máire Zepf (Ireland only)
- The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters by Kevin Moran (Ireland only)
- Milly McCarthy and the St Patrick’s Day Pandemonium by Leona Forde (Ireland only)
World Book Day Books for Wales Only
- Un i Ti ac Un i Fi by Aneirin Karadog (Wales only)