The Winter Reading Challenge 2026

 

 

 

 

Meet the Pawfessionals!

 

Paws at the ready for the Winter Reading Challenge 2026,

Embark on an exciting journey with The Pawfessionals as they explore the amazing careers waiting for them,  here in our fantastic and diverse county of Essex  

Complete six fun challenges from a choice of twelve and collect stickers of each of The Pawfessionals to add to your challenge sheet.

You can choose the  Blue Book Challenges, the Red Craft Challenges, or mix and match your favourites. The choice is yours!

In addition there are lots of fun extras. Discover the secret Library Quiz Word  by finding the hidden letter on our adorable Pawfessional characters uniforms. Collect the letters  to spell out a mystery word! You can also  write a review of you favourite book and post it online for everyone to see.

Hey adults! You can join in too, with the Winter Reading Challenge 2026 Online Bingo challenge.  Follow the link on the Pawfessionals Challenge sheet to sign up

 

At the end of the Winter Reading Challenge 2026  you will earn a certificate and you can enter our Big Prize Draw for a chance to win amazing goodies

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Winter Reading Challenge 2026 is made possible through the Essex Year of Opportunity

 

To sign up, visit your local library and collect your challenge sheet.

 

The challenge starts on 10 January 2026 and runs through to the end of the February half term on 22 February 2026.

The challenge is aimed at aged 0 to 12.