How to share books
Sharing books with your child helps opens their eyes, minds and hearts to different people and situations and stretches their horizons. Research proves that children who enjoy reading do better at school in all subjects and lifelong readers have richer, more empathetic, lives. Reading together increases literacy skills and does so much more - it helps to build a strong and loving relationship with your child.
Support your child's reading journey
Read tips and find activities to help you support your child's reading journey.
Top tips on sharing books
Read our golden steps for sharing books with your child.
Bookstart tips for sharing books
Read Bookstart's top tips for sharing books with children under five-years-old.
Bedtime Reading
Sharing books with your baby or child and reading aloud with them at bedtime is a fun, warm and loving experience.
Download the Reading with Your Child booklet
Download Booktime's useful booklet to find top tips for reading together with reception-aged children.
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?
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