Bookstart is a free, national programme to help families read together every day and inspire a love of reading.
Between now and December 10 we’ll be running free Storytime sessions at Worle and Yatton Libraries, where you'll have the chance to hear six specially selected stories read to you and your child, and cast your vote on which one is the best book for sharing as part of the BookTrust’s national Storytime prize. At Worle and Yatton libraries you’ll also be able to:
- pick up a free special collectors’ book for your child, with which they can collect rewards each time they visit the library, and a certificate
- pick up six free collectable 3D characters – one for each book
- find extra special free activity sheets to take home.
We’re looking forward to seeing you for these exciting, free sessions at North Somerset Libraries.
Usually your child will receive the Bookstart baby pack from your health visitor at their six-to-eight week check. This is the final year for the distribution of Bookstart treasure packs as the pack will soon be replaced by a brand new offer. The Bookstart treasure pack will come from their nursery or pre-school in the year before they start school.
There are also dual language packs available if you speak English as a second language, and additional needs packs.
In 2021, supply of the packs to families may have been disrupted due to Covid restrictions. If you think you have missed out on receiving a Bookstart pack, email our Bookstart Co-ordinator at bookstart@n-somerset.gov.uk.
Please include:
- your name
- contact details
- name of the library you wish to collect the Bookstart baby pack from.
You can also contact any North Somerset library, who will forward your details onto our Bookstart Co-ordinator.