Great Books Guide Cymru 2024-25
Here are over 100 books from the last year that we think are great – and so will children.
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.
Latest resources for Wales
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Bookstart Toddler and Nursery social media toolkit - Welsh
Download our Bookstart Toddler and Nursery social media toolkit in Welsh.
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Bookstart Toddler and Nursery letter to parents - Welsh
Download our Bookstart Toddler and Nursery letter to parents in Welsh.
Quick links
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Have fun sharing rhymes
Have fun sharing rhymes with your child. Sing along to our audio rhymes or download our...
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Listen to Bookstart stories
We've recorded some of our Bookstart stories in both Welsh and English for you to enjoy...
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Book Talk activities
Find all the Book Talk story resources. Listen to the stories and download activities f...