The British Library

3rd Jun 2020

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We know that finding easy activities for children to do wherever they are, with whatever they have, is tricky at the moment. Our website Discovering Children's Books makes it simple. It’s brimming with magical themes and exciting ideas waiting to be discovered.

From making a tiny tale for our virtual library of miniature books to creating their own imaginary adventures, these activities are perfect for you to share with parents and children.

We’d love to see your pupils’ creations. Teachers, parents and carers can share them with us on Twitter with #DiscoveringChildrensBooks. You can also email learning@bl.uk.

Make a miniature book

We’re calling on children to use their giant imagination to make a teeny book. What will they create? A comic, a recipe book or maybe a pirate journey?

Create a tiny adventure

What would it be like to be the size of a small biscuit? This activity has children making a mini version of themselves and recording their escapades.

Lift the flap

Easy to make and easy to operate, a flap is a wonderful way to conceal and reveal a surprise! This video shows children how to make their own.

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