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Tips for reading together

Top tips on sharing books

Read our golden steps for sharing books with your child.

Bedtime Reading

Sharing books with your baby or child and reading aloud with them at bedtime is a fun, warm and loving experience.

Reading with babies and toddlers

Children are never too young to start sharing books! Find useful tips and ideas for reading with babies, toddlers and preschoolers on the Bookstart website

Encouraging older children to read

With so many other activities competing for children’s time, how can you encourage older child to keep reading for pleasure?

Download the Reading with Your Child booklet

Download the Reading with Your Child booklet

Download Booktime's useful booklet to find top tips for reading together with reception-aged children.

Great books to share

Find out about our recommended books to share and enjoy together