Bookstart for babies
For babies aged 0-12 months
The Bookstart pack for babies contains two board books and a book of nursery rhymes, advice on sharing books, information about libraries and a strong canvas bag.
Full list of contents
- Good quality cotton shoulder bag
- Two board books – The Red House book plus the second book in the pack, which is from one of our 24 publisher supporters
- Babies Love Books – a guidance leaflet on sharing books, written and illustrated by Catherine and Lawrence Anholt
- Welcome to Bookstart - a baby's very first book list, consisting of a range of books carefully chosen by Booktrust
- A Nursery Rhyme Book by John Prater with 20 rhymes.
Content of packs may vary.
How are packs delivered?
Packs are usually given out to babies at around 7 to 9 months by their health visitor.
Otherwise parents may ask at their local library.