World Book Day (6th March 2025) is here—a perfect time to celebrate the magic of reading with your class! Whether you’ve got a full day of book-themed activities planned or just want a quick, engaging task to spark discussion, we’ve got something fun (and free!) for you.
We’ve created a Mystery Book Covers Quiz, available in two versions—one for KS1/LKS2 and another for KS2. It’s an exciting challenge that gets children thinking about books in a new way while having fun along the way!
How Does It Work?
Each quiz includes 10 book covers, but there’s a twist… 👀
Instead of seeing the covers clearly, they’ve been altered in different ways—some are blurred, some are pixelated, others are zoomed in—so children have to use their knowledge of books to figure out what they are.
But don’t worry—each one comes with a hint to help them out if they’re stuck!
At the end of the quiz, we’ve included a set of answers, so teachers can go through them together and spark discussions about the books.
How Can You Use It?
One of the best things about this quiz is that it’s completely flexible—you can use it in a way that best suits your class.
📖 Team challenge – Let children work in small groups and see who can guess the most book covers.
📖 Pub quiz style – Read the questions aloud, let teams write down their answers, then mark them together at the end.
📖 Independent work – Children can write down their answers individually in their books, making it a perfect World Book Day record.
However you choose to play, it’s a great way to celebrate books, encourage discussion, and maybe even introduce children to some new titles!
Easy Access for Everyone!
To make it as teacher-friendly as possible, we’ve made the quiz available in two formats:
✔️ PowerPoint file – Download, open, and play!
✔️ Canva link – No login required, just click and view instantly!
We know that sometimes technology can be a hurdle, so we wanted to make sure this resource is quick and easy to access, however you choose to use it.
Download Your Free Mystery Book Covers Quiz!
- View the KS1/LKS2 Canva link here
- Download the KS1/LKS2 PowerPoint here
- View the KS2 Canva link here
- Download the KS2 PowerPoint here
We hope this fun, free quiz helps you celebrate World Book Day in a stress-free and engaging way. Let us know how you use it in your classroom—we’d love to hear how your students get on! 🎉📚
