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Hidden Gold: the Art of the Treasure Hunt 10/08/2022
Six Top Tips for creating a treasure hunt by Allan Boroughs and Mark Dawson
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The Nature of Stammering 09/08/2022
Jordan Scott talks to BookTrust consultant Alex Strick about how stammering influenced ...
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How to use books to help children understand feelings 08/08/2022
Author Felicity Brooks explores how you can use books to help your children talk about ...
BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading
Each year we reach millions of 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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Become a Friend and open the magical world of books
Help us make a difference to children throughout the UK by setting up a regular donatio...
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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 children at 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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Letterbox Club
Helping vulnerable children discover a love of reading
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BookTrust Represents
Promoting authors and illustrators of colour
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BookTrust Storytime
BookTrust Storytime is an exciting new library experience for families
Latest features
Get to know our Writer in Residence
Keep up with Michael
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. Michael Rosen wants to help children develop a love of poetry and rhyme.
- Every month, we put together a list of our favourite new books for babies, toddlers, children and teens! We'd love to hear if you've read any of our August picks yet - or if any catch your eye! https://t.co/CH8xhKfWH2 Pic: Kirsti Beautyman https://t.co/4FtsfTWgIT 38 minutes ago
- Getting to grips with feelings and emotions is such a vital life skill for young children - and there are lots of things grown-ups can do to help! Here, All About... author Felicity Brooks shares some top tips: https://t.co/PIHcaG7r25 Pic: Mar Ferrero https://t.co/hq2AbbCrP4 1 hour ago
- Want to let someone special know that you're thinking of them? Get yourself over to @dontsendmeacard to choose one of our cute greetings AND donate to BookTrust at the same time - what a great way to spread the love! ❤️ https://t.co/LQF6jQkPUg https://t.co/D0UCsVBeXD 2 hours ago