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.

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The Snowman

What to Read After... The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

New books we love

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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.

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Find your next book

Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends.

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Just one book can brighten a child's Christmas

Christmas can be hard for children who are vulnerable or in care, but your book gift can bring them joy

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    Get advice on reading to children, encouraging older children to read and engaging relu...

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  • BookTrust Cymru

    Our work supports every family in Wales from their child’s first year of life right thr...

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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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Get to know our Writer in Residence

Author Cerrie Burnell

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Every six months, BookTrust appoints a new Writer in Residence to give us their own unique perspective on the world of children's books. Cerrie Burnell is best known for her work on CBeebies, and as author of 'Harper and the Sea of Secrets' among others.

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  • Has your child had their big moment in a Christmas play yet? If that time is still to come, these tips from Isadora Moon author Harriet Muncaster will help them feel confident and ready to take the stage: https://t.co/4CbdTo0sAn https://t.co/dYnAGOHMuh 12 hours ago
  • Heidi is such a well-known and beloved story that adapting it into a picture book could be quite a challenge! Jeanne Willis tells us how she approached the tale and took a new look at its representation of disability: https://t.co/cVAyq185tF https://t.co/YBkG78PqTQ 13 hours ago
  • If you want to pick up a book you know you can rely on, check out this list of fantastic titles that won awards this year! They've all had a stamp of approval: https://t.co/ibBL1i6gEG Illustration: Emily Gravett https://t.co/faYri2VgnT 13 hours ago
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