Bookstart
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Find out about the Bookstart Bear's visit to the Library
Bookstart supports and encourages families to enjoy sharing stories, books and rhymes together.
Every child should
receive two free Bookstart packs which will inspire a love
of reading that will last a lifetime.
Details of the packs and how you receive them are listed below.
Don't forget to bring your child's personal health record (Red Book) with you
when you collect the packs so you can record that you have received them.
Why not join your child up to the library and take part in Bear's Reading Adventure.
Bookstart
for babies aged 0 - 12 months
You can get this pack from
your
Health Visitor either at the new born visit or at the one year health check.
If you miss these then you can collect them from your local library
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Booktouch
Booktouch aims to create a love of books in blind and
partially sighted babies and toddlers up to 4 year olds
Ask about the Booktouch packs at your local library.
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Bookshine
Bookshine is designed to encourage a love of books in deaf
babies and toddlers aged 0 - 4 years.
Ask about the Bookshine packs at your local library.
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Dual language Bookstart packs are also availableJust ask at your local library for more information.
Spending time together with a book is priceless.
Don't miss out, pick up your pack and share stories together every day.
Discover more about Bookstart here.
To find out more about sharing books with your child click here
Page last updated: 28th July 2022