Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It’s World Book Day!

With only one in three children enjoying reading, today is all about inspiring them to see stories differently. Reading with children boosts brain development, builds vocabulary and strengthens the bond between grown‑ups and little ones.

Celebrate the magic of reading today with a snippet from Tom Fletcher’s Pudsey and the Thread of Hope, read by Tom himself.

Help us change lives across the UK: donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/social