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Bookstart in Libraries

Bookstart is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early age as possible.
But Bookstart packs are only half of the gift to children and their families. The other, more lasting gift is the message of enjoying books together.
Booksharing is an enjoyable and important part of a child’s development and is also fantastic for bonding between you and your child.
In Leicestershire Libraries there are Wriggly Reader sessions at your local library. These consist of rhymes and stories for 0-4’s; the sessions usually last from 30 minutes to an hour.
Bookstart aims to provide free packs of books for all babies and preschoolers.

Bookstart Packs

0-12 months
  • The First Bookstart Baby Pack is for babies aged 0-12 months.
  • Each pack contains free books to share with your child, as well as helpful advice and other fun resources.
  • To get your free bookstart pack ask your health visitor, early years setting or library for details.
 Bookstart Baby pack contents showing books and bag
3-4 years
  • The Bookstart Treasure Pack is for children aged 3-4 years.
  • Each pack contains free books to share with your child, as well as helpful advice and other fun resources.
  • To get your free bookstart pack ask your health visitor, early years setting or library for details.
  • If you are an Early Years Setting and would like to order Treasure bags please use our online bookstart order form
 Bookstart treasure pack showng books
Other available material:
  • Booktouch- Aimed at blind / partially sighted children of 0-2 years or toddlers aged 2-4.
  • Bookshine- Aimed at deaf / hearing impaired children of 0-2 years or toddlers aged 2-4.
Bookstart material is also available in 30 different languages.
Bookstart packs are perfect for sharing: website - www.bookstart.org.uk
'Happy 20th Birthday Bookstart'
20 celebrities join book sharing
campaign to mark 20th birthday of Bookstart
'Bookstart 20', a nationwide campaign to promote book sharing and to celebrate the 20th birthday of Bookstart.
Bookstart are asking people to make a simple pledge: to share 20 books in 2012. The public can also pledge online at www.booktrust.org.uk/bookstart20
National Bookstart Week 11-17 June 2012
Page Last Updated: 27 March 2012