Creative activities from the British Library
The British Library’s free Discovering Children's Books playlist is brimming with inspiration. Dive in now and explore our cool creative activities.
Image © Shelagh McCarthy
Create a pop-up theatre book
Imagine you're eagerly sitting in the audience of a glamorous theatre. When the curtains are pulled back, who do you want to see on stage?
Make a lift-the-flap card
What's inside your treasure chest? Who's behind the door? Learn how to make a simple pop-up card. Lift the flap and something else is revealed!
Image © Allen Fatimaharan
Step inside your story
Create a concertina book and star in your own story, with top tips from brilliant authors and illustrators including Mara the Storyteller, Zanib Mian, S F Said, Jane Porter and Allen Fatimaharan.
Make a miniature book
What’s the smallest book you can think of? Who would you read it with? Explore some amazing mini books created by brilliant authors and illustrators, and learn how to make your own!
A Rabbit Tale by Jacqueline Wilson
The Fossil by Joseph Coelho
The Sunshine Cupboard by Jane Porter
Tim Little by Philip Ardagh
Viviane Schwarz: How to develop a character
Create your own crazy characters with tips from writer and illustrator, Viviane Schwarz.
Viviane Schwarz: Find out more about your character
You know what your characters look like. Now find out who they are. Do they have a favourite food? What are they afraid of?
Viviane Schwarz: making a story
Once you’ve got your characters, get started on your story.
Image © Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler: How to draw a Gruffalo
Discover the secret of how to draw your own Gruffalo. We’ll give you a hint… start with the horns!
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