Bookstart Rhymetimes

Bookstart Rhymetimes update 27.4.09 Click here to download an application form to take part in a draw for free Bookstart Rhymetimes training 2009-2010

Bookstart Rhymetimes are activities designed to encourage parents and carers to share rhymes and songs with babies from birth onwards.

Sessions are organised locally and take place in children's nurseries and libraries. They incorporate a mix of songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement, and provide the opportunity to share games, novelty books and toys.

Click here for songs, rhymes and tips on running a Bookstart Rhymetimes session

Baby Rhymetimes are hugely successful all over the country. They demonstrate beyond doubt that libraries do have something to offer babies.

Promoting Bookstart Rhymetimes

If you hold a Bookstart Rhymetimes session it's important that we promote the sessions as widely as possible. We now have a dedicated area within the Bookstart parents section of the website which enables users to search for events in their area.

Click here to add your event to the Bookstart events calendar

Bookstart Rhymetimes songsheets

Why not download a Bookstart Rhymetimes song sheet for your event?

These new Bookstart Rhymetimes song sheets feature a selection of favourite nursery rhymes and songs and supplement the Bookstart Rhymetimes booklet and CD. You can use them at your local event or hand them out to parents to take home. They are also available to order

2008 National Bookstart Day

Bookstart Rhymetimes rhymesheet 2008 Illustrated by Debbie Harter