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World Book Day / Pre-Loved Book Swap

Pre-Loved Book Swap

Children bring a book they have finished with and swap it for one that is new to them, giving books a second life and sharing favourite reads.

How to run it

  1. Send a note home inviting families to send in a pre-loved book in good condition, and keep spare donated books for anyone who can't bring one.
  2. Give each child a swap token for each book they bring or are given.
  3. Set the books out by type on tables like a market stall.
  4. Let children browse and swap their tokens for a new book, writing a quick recommendation note to leave in the book they gave.

You will need

  • donated books
  • paper tokens
  • tables
  • sticky notes
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose a book with an educator; older children run the swap stall and keep count of the tokens.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Swapping and recommending books helps children contribute to their community and share ideas.

Fits these theme days

World Book DayMarket DayRecycle DaySustainable Superstars

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