What to do:
Create a book character using a potato from home. Children can decorate their potato using craft materials, costumes, or props to represent a character from a favourite book.

Here are a few examples:

• A potato dressed as Harry Potter with glasses and a lightning scar
• A Matilda potato holding a tiny book
• A Mr Men / Little Miss potato painted bright colours
• A Gruffalo potato with felt ears and tusks
• A simple potato with paper eyes and a drawn-on costume

 Please bring the finished potato character into school on: Thursday 5th March 2026

There will be prizes awarded for creativity and effort.

This activity is completely optional, but we hope lots of children will enjoy taking part. Please support your child in a way that suits your family, and remember that simple ideas are just as wonderful as detailed ones.

Thank you for helping us make World Book Day a fun and memorable celebration.