Additional needs
Bookstart is for every child
The Bookstart packs are created with the aim of helping all children to develop a love of books.
What other packs are available?
If you have a child who is deaf, or has a visual impairment, you can obtain either of the packs below in addition to the regular Bookstart packs.
Bookshine: for children who are deaf
If your child is deaf you can ask for a free Bookshine pack, specially created for babies and young children aged 0–4.
Find out more about the Bookshine packs
Booktouch: for children who have a visual impairment
If your child is blind or partially sighted you can ask for a free Booktouch pack, specially created for babies and children aged 0–4.
Find out more about the Booktouch packs
English not your first language?
You can get books in your language and English for free.
