Bookstart Packs

All Bookstart packs are now free to schemes in England, Scotland and Wales.

Click on the images below for more information about each pack.

NB. Coordinators wishing to order packs should contact their Bookstart Development Manager.
 

 England, N. Ireland and Scotland

 

Bookstart pack for babies

for babies aged
0-12 months

Bookstart+

for toddlers aged
18–30 months

My Bookstart Treasure Chest

for children aged
36–48 months

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 Wales

 

Welsh Bookstart pack

for babies aged
0-12 months

Welsh early years pack

for toddlers aged
18–30 months  

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Booktouch

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Booktouch is a free pack of books and guidance materials that aims to give a love of books to blind and partially sighted children of 0 to 4 years.


Click on the image to find out more about ordering Booktouch material.


Bookshine
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Bookshine is a free pack of books and guidance materials aiming to encourage a love of books in deaf children of 0 to 4 years.


Click on the image to find out more about the Bookshine pack.


 
What books are included in the packs?
 
Each pack contains two books. See the list of book titles included in the current packs:

 

Key information for gifting partners
 
Babies and toddlers can receive their Bookstart packs via health visitors, libraries or their Early Years settings. However times of health checks, for instance, may vary from area to area.
The Flowchart for Frontline Staff template can be tailored to reflect the policies in your local area and be disseminated to gifting partners for quick, easy reference.


Professionals requesting sample packs
 
Childminders, or other early years professionals, may request packs for their own use.

They can purchase any of the packs by emailing Book House directly -
contact: Lee@booktrust.org.uk

 
Books and guidance in other languages
 
Dual language Books from Mantra Lingua are now available free to schemes. There are nine titles available in 16 languages.

Find out more about these and guidance materials in other languages: