Bookstart for babies

For babies aged 0-12 monthsBookstart-for-babies-large
 
The Bookstart pack for babies contains two board books and a book of nursery rhymes, advice on sharing books, information about libraries and a strong canvas bag.


Full list of contents

  • Good quality cotton shoulder bag  
  • Two board books – A Red House book plus a second book from one of our 24 publisher supporters 
  • Red House A4 catalogue 
  • Babies Love Books – a guidance leaflet on sharing books, written and illustrated by Catherine and Lawrence Anholt 
  • Great Books for Babies - A5 book list
    (available to download - pdf 2.4Mb)  
  • Small multi-coloured Sure Start leaflet (not Scotland) 
  • Placemat - A4 laminated rhyme sheet
  • 'What Babies Love!' - a colourful leaflet about different things you can do to develop your baby's language skills

Content of packs may vary.


When can you deliver this pack?

Health professionals may gift the Bookstart baby pack to babies at their 7 to 9 month health check. Times of these checks vary from region to region, which is why we state that all babies are eligible from 0-12 months.

Please liaise with your Bookstart Scheme Coordinator to receive the quantity of packs you need.