Watch Michael Rosen's storytelling tips
We've teamed up with the brilliant Michael Rosen to create an exciting new series of video guides for storytellers.
From voicing different characters to using puppets as part of the story, these inspirational short videos are full of handy hints and tips for making story time magical.
Dads Make Stories Magic was a campaign from BookTrust, Farshore and HarperCollins Children's Books designed to get dads reading with their children.
The campaign was launched after research found that only one in three children are read a story every day or nearly every day by their dads - despite the benefits for everyone.
Dads Make Stories Magic aims to break down some of the barriers faced by dads and encourage them to read more with their children - with the aim of reaching a million minutes of story time across the country.
Explore our Early Years booklists
Our pick of the best books to help young children get started on their reading journey.
Picture books about daily routines
Babies and young children love routines – and they love seeing characters doing the same things as them. From getting dressed to having lunch, brushing teeth to reading a bedtime story, toddlers and babies will enjoy recognising the familiar daily activities. Here is a selection of lovely picture books that highlight the everyday moments of a little one’s li…
Books about developmental milestones from 0-2
Babies’ brains develop incredibly quickly and sometimes it seems they have a new skill every week.
This selection of books celebrates all the clever things many children learn to do from birth to age 2 or thereabouts, from lying on their tummies to clapping and waving, all the way to recognising familiar sights, eating real food and saying their first w…
Books for potty training
Potty training is an important part of a pre-schooler’s life, and it can help to see a character in a book doing it too. It’s also important to have funny books to read when on the potty! Here is a selection of books that might encourage a young child to focus on toilet training.
Bookstart Toddler: more great books for 1-2s
Just a few books to read with your toddler aged 1 to 2 carefully selected from our Bookstart programme.
Books about teddy bears for toddlers
Everyone loves their teddy bear! Here is a selection of heart-warming books about teddies, or about bears who are cuddly and love hugging. These stories will be ideal for sharing together when snuggled up, especially at bedtime.
Picture books about moving house
This selection of picture books shows children that moving house needn’t be scary or a bad thing - and may even help them to love their new home.
Newborn 0-6 months
Black-and-white booklets
A booklet for families with newborns, full of the high-contrast images babies love.
My Story Pack 4-5
My Story Pack
My Story Pack is a pilot offer which gifts packs and resources to encourage families to read together as children start school.
Dual-language books
Dual-language books
Free dual-language books and resources for families who have English as an additional language.
Bookstart SEN packs
Bookstart SEN packs
Find out more about our Bookshine, Booktouch and Bookstart Star additional needs packs.