Bookstart for babies
For babies aged 0-12 months
The Bookstart pack for babies contains two board books and a book of nursery rhymes, advice on sharing books, information about libraries and a strong canvas bag.
Full list of contents
- Good quality cotton shoulder bag
- Two board books – A Red House book plus a second book from one of our 24 publisher supporters
- Red House A4 catalogue
- Babies Love Books – a guidance leaflet on sharing books, written and illustrated by Catherine and Lawrence Anholt
- Great Books for Babies - A5 book list
(available to download - pdf 2.4Mb) - Small multi-coloured Sure Start leaflet (not Scotland)
- Placemat - A4 laminated rhyme sheet
- 'What Babies Love!' - a colourful leaflet about different things you can do to develop your baby's language skills
Content of packs may vary.
How are packs delivered?
Packs are usually given out to babies at around 7 to 9 months by their health visitor.
If babies haven’t been gifted a pack at that health check they may receive one at their local library.