World Book Day

2nd March 2023

We are delighted to be partnering once again with World Book Day so young Calibre members can enjoy the special World Book Day titles in audio.

Image shows three of the cartoon character illustrations showing sharing books, audiobooks and the fun of reading

We’re delighted to have the full collection of special £1 books available in audio for you to enjoy. If you can, why not use the book token you’ve been given to choose a physical book and follow it while listening to the audio?

The range is divided into categories for those just beginning to read, those in the early stages, those who are fluent and those who are reading independently.

So what are you waiting for? Browse the collection below, click on the pink highlighted titles to go straight to Play Calibre and get listening. Enjoy!

Beginning reading category

Image shows the three bookcovers for the World Book Day beginning books by Tom Percival, Joe Wicks and Sophy Henn

Billy's Bravery by Tom Percival - 618298 - A Big Bright Feelings book with an uplifting story about finding your courage.

Bedtime for the Burpee Bears by Joe Wicks - 618296 - A fun-filled story about the ups and downs of everyday life, including fabulous exercises and recipes, perfect for sharing.

Lifesize Creepy Crawlies by Sophy Henn - 618297 - an interactive non-fiction adventure to discover more about amazing creepy crawlies.

Early reading category

Image shows the three book covers in the Early section for World Book Day by Nick Sharrat & Pippa Goodhart, Swaphna Haddow and a pocket guide to Spiderman

You Choose Your Adventure by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart - 618295 - An immersive, richly illustrated mini-adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens! Let your imagination run wild!

Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow - 618299 - Dave Pigeon and his sidekick Skipper cause chaos in this warm, funny and joyful romp that celebrates books, bookshops, booksellers and biscuits!

The Amazing Pocket Guide to Marvel's Spider-Man - 618300 - Become an expert on all things Spider-Man with this bitesize pocket guide.

Fluent reading category

Image shows four book covers from the fluent selection of World Book Day books by authors Lenny Henry, Katie & Kevin Tsang, LD Lapinski and Adam Kay

The Boy with Wings by Lenny Henry - 618291 - The Boy with Wings is back for a thrilling World Book Day adventure to find a way to save the town from an evil robot.

A Dragon Realm Adventure by Katie and Kevin Tsang - 618301 - Can Billy and his friends defy the dangers and reunite the dragons with their lost egg?

The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: Adventure in the Floating Mountains by L D Lapinski - 618302 - Will Flick and Jonathan be able to find out what happened to the great Cloud Dragon and prevent disaster?

Kay's Brilliant Brains by Adam Kay - 618304 - A hilarious celebration of the world's most ingenious geniuses and all that their brilliant brains achieved.

Independent reading category

Image shows the two World Book Day Titles for Independent Readers by A M Dassu and Shakirah Bourne & Dana Alison Levy.

Boot It! by A M Dassu - 618303 - From the award-winning author of 'Boy, Everywhere', this is a powerful story of friendship and booting out racism.

Being an Ally by Shakirah Bourne and Dana Alison Levy - 618305 - A collection of true stories by young adult authors about the importance of supporting others by being an ally.

Find out more...

... about our partnership with World Book Day by following this link. Details of all the activities and resources for World Book Day are available on the World Book Day website by clicking here.