Bookstart in Libraries
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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. The Bookstart packs are FREE and you do not need to take along your child’s Red health book if you cannot find it. |
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0-12 months The first pack is for babies aged 0-12 months and this is usually gifted via a Health Visitor, during the developmental check when a baby is 7-12 months old.
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18-30 months The Bookstart + pack are gifted at 18-30 months and this is usually through a library or an early year’s provider.
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3-4 years My Bookstart Treasure Chest is gifted to children aged 3-4 years. This is usually through a library or an early year’s provider.
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There are other packs available;
- Booktouch- Aimed at blind/partially sighted children of 0-4 years.
- Bookshine- Aimed at deaf children of 0-4 years.
Bookstart packs are available in 29 different languages.
The children can also join the Bookstart Bookcrawl, where they collect stickers to receive a Bookcrawl certificate. This is a great way to explore the library.
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