Bookstart Professionals
Bookstart 20 resources
Publicise the 20 years of Bookstart celebrations with these posters, postcards and bookmarks.
Research update
Professor Yvonne Kelly endorses Bookstart – and the importance of sharing books regularly.
Rhymetime sheets
Discover our Bookstart Rhymetimes sheets – with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Polly Dunbar and others.
Are you ready for The Rhyme Challenge?
Get great rhyming resources for your children's centre or early years setting.
Get involved!
Discover the many Bookstart events you can get involved with!
Watch Maia's reading journey
Discover what happens when a baby is given a love of stories, songs and rhymes from the start.
Did you know?
...that children who receive Bookstart packs are more likely to enjoy books and visit their library?
Featured resources
Great rhyming resources for children's centres and early years settings
Use our Rhymetimes factsheets cover all aspects of planning and delivering rhymetime sessions. Topics include: Common fears, planning, top tips, suggested rhymes and books to share and copyright guidance
Top resources
Great rhyming resources for children's centres and early years settings
This poster says: 'Make your pledge online today www.bookstart.org.uk'
This poster says: 'Make your pledge, pick up a postcard today'
Latest resources
This poster says: 'Make your pledge online today www.bookstart.org.uk'
This poster says: 'Make your pledge, pick up a postcard today'
A4 guidance leaflet for grown-ups on sharing books with toddlers.
This booklet appears in the Bookstart Early Years Pack in Wales and includes recommended books.
