Bookstart Storyteller Hub Wales

Welcome to the dedicated digital hub for BookTrust’s early years delivery partners.

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A Bookstart Toddler pack for families in Wales

Bookstart Toddler and Nursery

Our programme designed for families who may need a hand to get started with reading.

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A child clapping at a BookTrust Storytime event

BookTrust Cymru Storytime

Exciting new library experiences for families with fun, free activities for 0-5s, including storytime sessions.

Watch Michael Rosen's storytelling tips

We've teamed up with the brilliant Michael Rosen to bring you an exciting new series of video guides for storytellers.

From voicing different characters to using puppets as part of the story, these inspirational guides are full of handy hints and tips for making story time magical.

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BookTrust Cymru's early years reading journey

Explore our Early Years booklists

Our pick of the best books to help young children get started on their reading journey.

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?

Dechrau Da i Blant Bach: rhagor o lyfrau gwych i blant 1-2 oed / Bookstart Toddler Wales: more brilliant books for 1-2s

Llyfrau wedi'u dewis â llaw yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg sy'n berffaith ar gyfer plant 1-2 oed, wedi'u dewis i'ch helpu i gael mwy o becyn Dechrau Da i Blant Bach.


Hand-picked books in Welsh and English that are perfect for children aged 1-2, selected to help you get more from the Bookstart Toddler pack

Llyfrau Gwych i Blant Bach yn Gymraeg a Saesneg / Great Books for Toddlers in Welsh and English

Ydych chi’n chwilio am lyfrau i’w darllen i’ch plentyn bach yn Gymraeg neu’n Saesneg?

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

Dechrau Da Meithrin Cymru: mwy o lyfrau gwych i blant 3-4 oed / Bookstart Nursery Wales: more brilliant books for 3-4s

Llyfrau wedi'u dewis â llaw yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg sy'n berffaith ar gyfer plant 3-4 oed, wedi'u dewis i'ch helpu i gael mwy o becyn Dechrau Da Meithrin.

Hand-picked books in Welsh and English that are perfect for children aged 3-4, selected to help you get more from the Bookstart Nursery pack.

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.

More to explore on the early years journey

Bookstart Baby

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Our much-loved free book pack for all babies under 12 months.

Bookstart Early Years

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A free book pack for all 2-3 year olds in Wales.

Pori Drwy Stori Nursery

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Pori Drwy Stori inspires a love of books, stories and rhymes and supports children to develop speaking, listening and numeracy skills.

Pori Drwy Stori Reception

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Free resources and a book pack for every child within reception class in all maintained schools in Wales.

Big Welsh Rhyme Time

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Big Welsh Rhyme Time is a week-long national celebration of sharing rhymes, poems and songs in the early years.

Health Visitor training

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A full overview of each of the Bookstart Baby and Bookstart Early Years programme contents, with key messages you can use when gifting the packs.

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