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What to read after... Elmer 21/05/2020
We love Elmer the patchwork elephant - and if you do too, we've got more reading recomm...
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Why talking is not everyone's thing 18/05/2020
Talking is Not My Thing! author and illustrator Rose Robbins talks about every child’s ...
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100 adventures to have before you grow up 15/05/2020
Author and Girlguiding ambassador Anna McNuff tells us about her new book, 100 Adventur...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
What we do
BookTrust HomeTime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
New books we love
Our favourite reads of the month
We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all.
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Find a book for every occasion
Looking for the best book for an older child? Take a look at our booklists. We may well have the answer - just see for yourself.
Bookfinder
Find your next book
Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.
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Reading with your child
Sharing a book with a child is fun! It's a time for closeness, laughing and talking tog...
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Make a regular donation
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BookTrust Cymru
Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life right thr...
Here's how we can help you
Bookstart
Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages before school to help families read together every day and inspire children to develop a love of books and reading.
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BookTrust Storytime Prize 2020
The shortlist for the 2020 Storytime Prize is revealed
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Get ready for Bookbuzz 2020
A book for every student to choose, take home and keep
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Letterbox Club registration is open
Sign up for Letterbox Club 2020
Latest features
Get to know our Illustrator in Residence
Keep up with Ed
Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer or Illustrator in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Ed Vere is best known for top picture books like How to Be A Lion and Max the Brave.
- 'While travel broadens the mind, books broaden the heart.' We absolutely love this gorgeous piece from @EoinColfer about the role books have to play in building empathy - why not give it a read as it's #AmnestyInternationalDay? https://t.co/COROGo8pCz Ill: Giovanni Rigano https://t.co/tTaJ4F9xRL 3 hours ago
- #AmnestyInternationalDay is a chance to reflect on the importance of looking out for each other. We're giving you the chance to win The Seed of Compassion, a lovely book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama which celebrates the value of kindness: https://t.co/tyiMTkPLI1 Ill: Bao Luu https://t.co/oB1dV7FsFV 3 hours ago
- Wondering whether or not to sign your Year 7/8 students up for #MyBookbuzz? Here, English teacher Charlie explains what a difference Bookbuzz has made to his school: https://t.co/BgvRaTiWFJ https://t.co/Gjgyx3WnI0 4 hours ago