What is Bookstart?

Bookstart is built on a simple premise - babies who have an early introduction to books benefit in lots of ways, educationally, socially, culturally and emotionally.

Bookstart is administered by Booktrust, an independent Arts charity funded by the Arts Council England.

What will my child get?

Your child will receive 3 Bookstart packs at regular intervals -

• A Bookstart baby pack is given to babies by Health Visitors at their 6 - 9 month health check. The Baby pack is contained within a canvas shoulder bag and included are board books, leaflets and rhymes.
• A Bookstart satchel is given to 2 year olds by Health Visitors at their 2 year check. The satchel contains books, a colouring pad, crayons and much more.
• The final Bookstart pack is a treasure chest which is given to children aged 4 at their nursery setting. The treasure chest contains picture books, coloured pencils and ideas for future reading.

For more information e-mail: bookstart@cheshireeast.gov.uk or contact your local library.

The Bookstart Bear

The Bookstart Bear travels all over Cheshire attending Storytimes and events in libraries.  To find out where he's been and where he'll be off to next see his online diary.