The right time for some books

Has your child just started primary school? Thanks to the Booktime programme, your child will get a free book pack from their school this autumn term.

A brilliant programme and anything that encourages children to appreciate and enjoy books gets the thumbs-up from me. I loved reading with my daughter. It was a very sad day when she told me she could finish Harry Potter by herself.

Lenny Henry, Booktime supporter 2011

Has your child just started primary school? Thanks to the Booktime programme, your child will get a free book pack from their school this autumn term.

What's in the pack?

Given out by your child's reception teacher, the Booktime pack follows on from the Bookstart Treasure pack and gives your child books to keep, share and enjoy with their family and friends.

Inside your child's pack, you'll find:

• The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit - a playful and funny retelling of Beatrix Potter's original story The Tale of Peter Rabbit. This lovely picture book introduces the escapades of Britain's most famous rabbit to your child.
• Tim's Din - by Monica Hughes and illustrated by Bill Ledger. A lively and entertaining story about the mischief that little monkeys can get up to when they're bored.
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Booktime has promoted the fun of reading together for reception-aged children and their families since 2006, and is run by Booktrust and Pearson, the world's leading learning company. The Booktime pack is given to every child in England in the autumn term, and children in Wales will get a separate pack in spring 2013.