Order and collect your FREE Bookstart pack from your library
All children in Wales are entitled to two fantastic Bookstart packs before the age of three, which are now available to order and collect for free from selected libraries.
It's story time
Listen to Bookstart stories
Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy listening to a story together in English or Welsh.
Share a rhyme
Songs and rhymes
Have fun sharing rhymes with your child. Sing-along to our audio rhymes or download our rhyme sheets.
BookTrust Cymru HomeTime
Take a look
Looking for something fun as a family? We have stories to enjoy, rhymes and songs to share, and fun games and activities from some great authors, illustrators and storytellers from Wales.
Your local library
Storytime and Rhymetime
Many libraries in Wales hold their own Bookstart Storytimes and Rhymetimes. Discover more about what your local library can offer you.
Reading with your child
Tips and advice
Read our helpful tips on how to enjoy books with your child and get the most out of your story times together.
Wondering what to read next?
Our Bookfinder is an easy way to find exciting new books to share with your child. You can search by age and topic to help you find your next reading adventure from thousands of books.
BookTrust Cymru
Find out more about our work in Wales
Keep up to date with the latest news on BookTrust Cymru’s programmes and campaigns in Wales.
Keep in touch via Twitter
- Cuddle up with your child and enjoy having Jamborî’r Jyngl read to you in Welsh right here: https://t.co/ca4Cy2aLob #UnitedByBooks #LlyfrauYnUno @WelshLibraries @PowysFp @EAS_FoundationP @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @edubeginsathome https://t.co/P1XVQvu4Zg 14 hours ago
- Beth am gael cwtsh gyda’ch plentyn a mwynhau gwrando ar stori Jamborî’r Jyngl ar https://t.co/ca4Cy2aLob #UnitedByBooks #LlyfrauYnUno @WelshLibraries @PowysFp @GwEGogleddCymru @ErwCymru @EAS_FoundationP @csc_fp https://t.co/sqstwBrN7G 14 hours ago
- Check out the amazing Eloise Williams reading the first chapter of Wilde. For readers aged 9+, a school story with a spooky witch adventure. https://t.co/WDhB0636h7 @WelshLibraries https://t.co/QlUHsiux4Z 15 hours ago
Working with nurseries and schools
Pori Drwy Stori
Find out more about our exciting bilingual programme for children aged 3-5 years.