Bookstart
Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby and child up to the age of 4 in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading.
Bookstart, run by Booktrust, an independent national charity, is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible and develop a lifelong love of books.
Working through locally-based organisations, such as Leicester Libraries, Bookstart gives the gift of free books to children at around eight months, 18 months and three years, along with guidance materials for parents and carers.
Discover and enjoy reading together & find out more about the packs and how you can get hold of them...
If you have any questions please contact Jane Kenney on: (0116) 225 4965
| Bookstart (For babies aged 0-12 months) | |
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This Bookstart pack for babies is the first of 3 FREE Bookstart packs that your family will receive. |
| Bookstart+ Pack: (For toddlers aged 18–30 months) | |
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This pack aims to boost a child’s language building and listening skills with fun and engaging books and materials. |
| My Bookstart Treasure Chest (For children aged 36–48 months) | |
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The Bookstart Treasure Chest is the third pack for 3 year old children. |
| Booktouch Packs: For blind and partially sighted babies and toddlers | |
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Contains specially chosen touch and feel books. Available free to parents or carers of blind or partially sighted children up to (and including) the age of four. |
| Bookstart Book Crawl: under fours | |
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Aims to encourage parents to bring their under fours to their local library and become library members. Children collect stickers on each visit and can then exchange five stickers for a certificate. There are ten certificates. Ask at your local library for more details. |