Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Inspired by some of the best-loved children’s books we’ve conjured up recipes that taste as wonderful as the creations in any fantastical tale.

Find out more about the charity World Book Day, and the great work it does to give every child and young person a book.

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The best apple pie

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

The best apple pie

Our best apple pie recipe is inspired by Edith Nesbit‘s The Railway Children in which the children eat it cold...

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Bubble and squeak with buttered toast

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Bubble and squeak with buttered toast

Our bubble and squeak recipe is inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows in which Toad enjoys the...

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Sticky marmalade roll

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Sticky marmalade roll

Our sticky marmalade roll recipe is inspired by CS Lewis‘s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in which Mrs...

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Pop cakes

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Pop cakes

These pop cakes are inspired by Enid Blyton‘s book The Magic Faraway Tree – they’re eaten by the children who...

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Butterbeer

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Butterbeer

Our butterbeer recipe is inspired by JK Rowling‘s Harry Potter books – a wizard drink often imbibed at The Three...

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Bruce Bogtrotter’s chocolate cake

Fantastical recipes for World Book Day

Bruce Bogtrotter’s chocolate cake

Indulge in a slice of cake inspired by Roald Dahl’s book Matilda. The rich chocolate cake recipe is made with...

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Little buttermilk scones with cardamom cream and rhubarb compote

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Little buttermilk scones with cardamom cream and rhubarb compote

Time for afternoon tea? These mini buttermilk scones are filled with a wonderful pink rhubarb compote and fragrant cardamom cream....

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