Families: supporting you and your child

Looking for some reading advice for your child? Trying to get your family excited about books? You’re in the right place! We want every family to reap the joys and fun of reading – and get every child off to a flying start. 

Encouraging a love of reading

Reluctant readers: Humour

Tips for reluctant readers: how humour can help

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Find out about all the programmes that BookTrust runs and how they can help you.

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