Bookstart packs
Bookstart pack for babies for babies aged | Bookstart+ for toddlers aged | My Bookstart Treasure Chest for children aged |
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Bookstart for babies, Bookstart+ and My Bookstart Treasure Chest packs are currently available in almost every part of the UK.
To find out which packs are available in particular regions of the country, see the table at the bottom of the page.
Booktouch
| Booktouch is a free pack of books and guidance materials that aims to give a love of books to blind and partially sighted children of 0-4 years.
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Bookshine
 | Bookshine is a free pack of books and guidance materials aiming to encourage a love of books in deaf children of 0-4 years.
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How are Bookstart packs delivered?
If there is a Bookstart scheme operating in their area, babies and toddlers can receive their free Bookstart packs from the following places:
- Their health visitor / local health clinic
- Early years setting
- Their local library
Note: Receiving a Bookstart pack is not dependent on joining the local library.
Regional variations
The table below outlines which packs are available, depending on region within the UK.
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Bookstart for babies |
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Bookstart+ |
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My Treasure Chest |
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Booktouch |
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Bilingual babies pack |
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Bilingual early years pack |
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How are books selected for packs?
Booktrust is an independent organisation supporting independent and creative readers.
Although Bookstart works with different partners, including commercial sponsors, charitable trusts and Government departments, the book selection process is independent and has no government or commercial involvement.
For further information see our policy below: