Northern Ireland hosts several public art installations and trails themed around popular children's books ahead of World Book Day on 5 March. These include sculptures depicting characters from Guess How Much I Love You in Lisburn, The Chronicles of Narnia in east Belfast, The Gruffalo in west Belfast, and Paddington Bear in Newtownards.

In Lisburn, a public art and literature trail based on Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney opened in 2023. The trail runs from Castle Gardens to Wallace Park, Haslem's Lane and Lisburn Square. Features include a 4ft-tall bronze sculpture of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare in Castle Gardens, carved wooden hares in Wallace Park, three hand-carved benches and murals based on the book's illustrations. Details are available via a dedicated app.

CS Lewis Square in east Belfast commemorates author CS Lewis with seven sculptures inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The installations depict Mr Tumnus, Maugrim, the White Witch, Mr and Mrs Beaver, the Stone Table, a robin and Aslan. The space is open to the public 24 hours a day. Holywood Arches Library nearby features a sculpture of the wardrobe journey to Narnia.

Colin Glen Forest Park in west Belfast offers a Gruffalo Trail themed around Julia Donaldson's book. The trail includes sculptures of the mouse, fox, owl, snake and the Gruffalo, following the story's path through a deep, dark wood. The 10-year-old trail is one of several walking routes in the park.

In Newtownards, Conway Square features a Paddington Bear statue showing the character with marmalade sandwiches, along with a themed bench. The installation is Northern Ireland's only stop among more than 20 temporary benches placed across the UK in 2024 ahead of the Paddington in Peru film release.