St David's Day Picture Books for Kids

In this blog post today I’m sharing some of my favourite St David’s Day picture books for kids. We love to use picture books in our classroom to expand our learning.. And these are some of our books that we pull out each year to learn about and celebrate St David’s Day.

St. David’s Day is celebrated every year on March 1st. It is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to Welsh culture, traditions, and history. Whether you’re exploring the story of St. David himself or the rich heritage of Wales, there are picture books in this list that will fit just what you’re looking for!

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1. St David’s Day is Cancelled

My older students really enjoy this book. It’s about Seren Wen and her friends who are worried there are no plans to celebrate St David’s Day in their school this year. Find it on Amazon here.

2. Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon

This one is probably my go-to favourite for St David’s Day each year. In this book students will follow the story based in the Welsh Valleys where everyone at the Royal Mint is making coins… When a baby red dragon hatches from a magic egg. He’s named Dilwyn and the workers take care of him until he’s big enough to guard their coins. Until someone tries to break in. Get it on Amazon here.

3. There Is No Dragon In This Story

If you’re looking for some dragon books to add to your pile, then this one is a great one to think about! This book is about a dragon who nobody wants in their story. Dragon keeps going though.. Find it on Amazon here.

4. Dragon and Mousie

This one is an English translated version of the story Gwich a Draig. The book is about a dragon and a brown mouse. Find it on Amazon here.

5. Cyfres Alun yr Arth: Alun yr Arth yn y Castel

In this book, Alun is visiting a castle with his mum and dad. While there he makes an exciting discovery in the castle’s walls! Find it on Amazon here.

6. Wake Up, Charlie Dragon!

Charlie Dragon has been sleeping for a very long time. He has slept all the way through Christmas, Easter and his birthday. But today his friends are trying to wake him up so he can help them. Get it on Amazon here.

7. There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon

When Billy finds a dragon in his bedroom, his mom tells him that “There’s no such thing as a dragon!” But this only makes the dragon get bigger and bigger.. Until soon he’s bigger than Billy’s house–and that’s just the beginning! Find it on Amazon here.

Why Celebrate St. David’s Day with Picture Books?

Picture books are a fantastic way to make cultural celebrations like St. David’s Day meaningful for our students. Through these stories, our students can:

Learn about Welsh traditions and history.
Connect with inspiring folklore and legends.
Appreciate the beauty of Wales’ language and landscapes.

Activities to Pair with These Books

If you are looking for some activities to do to celebrate St David’s Day, then these may help;

Create Daffodil Crafts: After reading about St. David or daffodils, make paper daffodils to celebrate.
Learn Welsh Words: Use bilingual books to teach simple Welsh words, such as “diolch” (thank you) and “croeso” (welcome).
Bake Welsh Cakes: Pair Welsh Cakes and Custard with a fun baking activity.
Explore Welsh Music: Introduce children to traditional Welsh music with songs featuring the harp or other traditional instruments.