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

Content of packs may vary.


When do you gift this pack?

Packs are usually given out to babies at around 7 to 9 months by their health visitor.

If babies haven’t been gifted a pack at that health check they may receive one at their local library. Ideally parents should bring their health record book along with them.
 
Remember to put a library application form in the pack, but note that parents and their babies do not have to join the library to receive their Bookstart pack for babies.