Bookstart is a BookTrust programme that gifts free books to children, to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading. For hints and tips on how you can have fun sharing stories with your child visit the Bookstart Family Hub
Bookstart Baby
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Bookstart Baby packs are gifted free to all babies before they turn one by your health care professional. If English is not your first language, you can ask for a book in another language
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Additional needs packs
Booktouch Baby (0-2 years old) and Booktouch Toddler (3-5 years old) are for children who are blind or partially sighted.
Bookshine Baby (0-2 years old) and Bookshine Toddler (3-5 years old) are for children who are deaf.
Bookstart Star is for children aged 3-5 with conditions affecting their fine motor skills.
More details on the packs can be found here. Please ask your health care professional if you require any of these packs.