I'm very last minute with this, but my World Book Day Fortune Teller is ready to download. I've used activities that work as an exciting hook for many different stories so you can adapt the ideas to fit lots of well known children's books.
Eggshell Bridge
Find out why domes are a strong shape with a fun egg shell bridge. Books are stacked on top of the eggshells to discover how many they can hold without breaking.
Book ideas
Matilda - as she loves books.
Harry Potter - Hermione often carries a stack of books around,
Iggy Peck, Architect - Iggy builds towers out of everything.
Magic Tricks
Learn about refraction with a fun disappearing coin and water trick.
Book Ideas
Matilda - Matilda can move things magically.
The Amazing Fartzini - Eric learns magic to overcome shyness
Bunny vs Monkey - is full of weird science tricks.
Edible Life Cycle
Make an edible lifecycle with my free template!
Book ideas
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tadpoles Promise
The Teeny Weeny Tadpole
Grow a bean
Learn about the conditions needed for germination with a simple growing a bean activity.
Book Ideas
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jasper's Beanstalk
World Book Day Fortune Teller
Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Emma Vanstone
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