Bookstart for parents

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.

This website provides parents and carers with information on receiving your packs, activities to do with your children, events happening in your area and a range of other resources to help you enjoy sharing books with your child. We believe children are never too young to start loving books!

Bookstart Packs

Click here to read about the different packs available to children in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

Bookstart Blogs

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Click here to read blogs written by parents and by the Bookstart Bear

Bookstart Ecards

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Click here to create and send your own ecards

Downloads

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Click here to download various resources to make storytime more fun

Events

Bookstart events map

Click here to view our calendar and find out what events are happening near you

News

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Click here to view the latest news and developments in the world of Bookstart