Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as early an age as possible.
Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. But most of all we want to show that books are fun.
Bookstart packs
Please note: Bookstart Packs can be obtained from your local library, health visitor and early years settings.
- Bookstart Baby Packs (0 - 12 months)
All families with babies aged 0 - 12 months are eligible to receive a free Bookstart Baby Pack.
The content varies, but will include two board books, a rhyme sheet and a booklet of tips and ideas for sharing books. - My Bookstart Treasure Pack (3 - 4 years)
Telford & Wrekin Libraries are currently gifting Treasure Packs to children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016. This is through your child's pre-school setting.
Inside is a picture book for families to share, plus a friendly booklet with tips and ideas for reading together. - Booktouch Baby (0 - 2 years) and Booktouch Toddler (3 - 5 years)
A free pack of books and guidance materials that aims to give a love of books to blind and partially sighted children. - Bookshine Baby (0 -2 years) and Bookshine Toddler (3 - 5 years)
A free pack of books and guidance materials aiming to encourage a love of books in deaf children. - Bookstart Star (3 - 5 years)
A free pack of books for children with conditions affecting their fine motor skills.
Last updated: 11.09am on Wednesday 4 September 2019
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