Early level
Activities suitable for Nursery and Primary 1 classes
Illustrating Feelings with Dunja Jogan
Explore feelings through art in Dunja Jogan's Felix After the Rain
The Teeny Weeny Genie: A Sensory Story
Creating a sensory story to accompany Julia Donaldson’s
magical new picture book.
A Squash and a Squeeze: A Sensory Story
Creating a Sensory Story to accompany a Julia Donaldson classic!
Flying High with Chris Hoy and Flying Fergus
Get inspired by watching cycling superstar Chris Hoy’s Book Festival 2019 event, then join in with our bike-themed activities.
A Beary Fun Day of Activities with Kristina Stephenson
Watch a video of Kristina’s wonderful festival event, then join in with our ideas for interdisciplinary activities!
Colouring the Book Festival with Eilidh Muldoon
Get excited about your visit to the Book Festival with beautiful colouring sheets created by illustrator Eilidh Muldoon
Costume Inspiration for World Book Day
Get ideas for dressing up as your favourite book characters for World Book Day on 1 March
Performing Picture Books with Kristina Stephenson
Be inspired by Sir Charlie Stinky Socks creator Kristina Stephenson to act out your favourite picture book
Tony Ross Competition – We Have Our Winners!
The winners of our Tony Ross competition are revealed
Competition – Meet 2017 Summer Reading Challenge Illustrator Tony Ross
Enter to win a fantastic prize for you and your class
Pick of the Picture Book Events in the Schools Programme
Top five events for younger primary school pupils
Cross-Curricular Picture Book Projects
Building projects inspired by picture books