My Bookstart Treasure Chest
For children aged 36–48 months
The My Bookstart Treasure Chest builds on Bookstart+ and reinforces the importance of stories, songs and rhymes in building language skills.
A pre-assembled treasure chest, it has a wooden effect like a pirate’s chest. It is illustrated with jewellery, coins and necklaces (to appeal to both boys and girls) and has a secret, false bottom compartment for keep best drawings etc.
Full list of contents
- Treasure Box with a secret compartment
- A colourful plastic carrier bag
- Two picture books
- Treasure - a book of ideas. A guidance leaflet which focuses on early language and listening skills.
- Great Books for 3-5-year-olds - A5 book list
(available to download - pdf 2.5Mb)
- A set of 'Bookplates' – colourfully illustrated stickers for children to place in their books, saying 'This book belongs to … '
- A pack of coloured pencils
- Barrel pencil sharpener (approved by EU Safety Standards and by the CPHVA)
- An A4 colouring book
- 88-page Sure Start booklet (England only)
Content of packs may vary.
How are packs delivered?
Early Years settings are the principal access route for children, aged 36-48 months, to receive their My Bookstart Treasure Chest packs.
Please liaise with your local Bookstart Scheme Coordinator regarding the provision of packs.
Educational benefits
Sharing books with children from a young age is vital for building their confidence in reading for when they go to nursery and then to school.
My Bookstart Treasure Chest supports the Foundation Stage curriculum by helping children develop the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes they need to achieve the early learning goals.