Bookstart

Bookstart is a national programme that aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby, toddler and 3 year old in the UK.

Bookstart also promotes rhyme sessions for the very young.

Bookstart pack for babies

The Bookstart Baby packs for babies are available from Health Visiting Teams, Libraries and Children’s Centres

Bookstart + for toddlers

The Bookstart + packs for toddlers are available from Health Visiting Teams, Libraries and Children’s Centres

Bookstart Treasure Chest for three year olds

The Bookstart packs for 3 year olds are supplied via pre-school settings, the term after the child’s third birthday

If your child is three between	they can get their Bookstart Treasure Chest
1 September and 31 December	after 1 January
1 January and 31 March	after 1 April
1 April and 31 August	after 1 September

Childminders may collect the packs for children in their care.

Booktouch pack for visually impaired children up to 4 years old

If your young child has a severe visual impairment please contact our Bookstart co-ordinator, so you can receive a special Booktouch pack.

Bookshine pack for hearing impaired children up to four years old

If your young child has a severe hearing impairment please contact our Bookstart co-ordinatior, so you can receive a special Bookshine pack.

Bookstart activities

All libraries in Suffolk run Bookstart related activities for pre-school children

Baby Bounce: Soothing songs and gentle nursery rhymes for babies and their grown-ups;
Tot Rock: Music, songs and action rhymes for toddlers with their parents and carers;
Storytime: Stories and more for young children accompanied by an adult.

Bookstart activities at your library - find what is on offer near you