Cymraeg

Bookstart in Wales

It’s never too early to start sharing books, stories and rhymes with your child. Through Bookstart, BookTrust Cymru supports families across Wales to read together regularly.

Every child in Wales can receive two special Bookstart packs before the age of three, which are given to families by their Health Visitor. Alternatively, Bookstart packs are available to collect from many libraries in Wales. Find your local library here.

You’ll find lots of fun resources and handy information below.

Visit the Toddler and Nursery Family Hub Wales

Bookstart Baby

A Bookstart Baby pack including the envelope, a copy of Baby's Very First Lift-the-Flap Peek-a-boo, a guide for parents and carers, a library leaflet, and a finger puppet

The Bookstart Baby pack is usually gifted at your child's 6-month health check. It contains a bilingual book, carefully chosen to appeal to very young children, a booklet with ideas for sharing books, stories and rhymes, a double-sided finger puppet and a leaflet with information about joining your local library.

Bookstart Early Years

A Bookstart Early Years pack including the envelope, a library leaflet, a guide for parents and carers, and a copy of Best Friends, Busy Friends

The Bookstart Early Years pack is usually gifted at your child’s 27-month health check. It contains a bilingual picture book, a booklet full of ideas for sharing books, stories and rhymes and a leaflet with information about joining your local library.

If you have not received your Bookstart packs, please contact your Health Visitor.

Bookstart in Wales is funded by the Welsh Government.

Find out more about this year's Bookstart Baby and Early Years books

Stories, rhymes, tips and more...

Feeling creative?

Bookstart in Wales colouring and craft activities Welsh view

Fun things to make and do

Download our bilingual craft and colouring sheets.

It's story time

Whos hiding on the Farm & Same But Different

Listen to Bookstart stories

Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy listening to a story together in English or Welsh.

Share a rhyme

Bookstart Bear cubs with books illustration

Songs and rhymes

Have fun sharing rhymes with your child. Sing-along to our audio rhymes or download our rhyme sheets.

BookTrust Cymru HomeTime

Illustration by Erika Meza of an older child riding a dragon

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.