Welcome to BookTrust Cymru

BookTrust Cymru works to inspire a love of reading in children because we know that reading can transform lives.

Our aim is to bring the benefits of reading to children in the greatest need, with children and families at the heart of innovation, design and development of our programmes.

We work with partners across Wales who gift our bilingual packs and resources, and share our messaging. This work is funded by the Welsh Government.

Great Books Guide Cymru 2024-25

Here are over 100 books from the last year that we think are great – and so will children.

View the Great Books Guide Cymru

BookTrust programmes in Wales

Bookstart in Wales

Through Bookstart, BookTrust Cymru gives every child in Wales their own books to have at home and supports families to read together regularly.

Letterbox Club in Wales

Find out more about how Letterbox Club is delivered in Wales.

Pori Drwy Stori

Free resources for children as they start Reception class in all maintained schools in Wales: an exciting bilingual programme to support children’s literacy and numeracy, funded by the Welsh Government.

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Great books in Welsh and English

We've put together lists of some of our favourite children's books in Welsh and English.

Llyfrau Gwych ar gyfer Babanod yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg / Great Books for Babies in Welsh and English

Ydych chi’n chwilio am lyfrau Cymraeg neu Saesneg i’w darllen i’ch baban?

Are you looking for books to read to your baby in Welsh or English?

Llyfrau gwych i blant derbyn yn Gymraeg a Saesneg / Great books for reception school children in Welsh and English

Mae rhaglen Pori Drwy Stori Derbyn yn ysbrydoli cariad at lyfrau, storïau a rhigymau yng Nghymru. Rydyn ni wedi dewis rhai o’n hoff lyfrau a all helpu i ddatblygu sgiliau siarad, gwrando a rhifedd.

Our Pori Drwy Stori Reception programme inspires a love of books, stories and rhymes in Wales. We’ve picked out some of our favourite books that can help develop …

Llyfrau mydr ac odl yn Gymraeg a Saesneg / Rhyming books in Welsh and English

Mae Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru wedi dewis rhai o'u hoff lyfrau sy'n odli yn Gymraeg a Saesneg.

The Books Council of Wales have selected some of their favourite rhyming books in Welsh and English. It aims to promote and encourage fun and enjoyable rhyme sharing activity for children in Wales aged 0-5, in Welsh and English.

Also for families in Wales

Latest resources for Wales