Bookstart Packs

Bookstart aims to give free packs of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life. And most of all show that books are fun!

In Nottinghamshire, Inspire works together with health professionals and early years settings such as nurseries, pre-schools and children’s centres to make sure every child receives their book packs.

All children are eligible to receive the following two free book packs:

The Bookstart Baby Pack is for babies aged 0 to 12 months. Available from:

• Local Health Centres
  
• Our libraries
  

The pack contains:

• Two board books − perfect to enjoy with your baby (titles vary).
  
• Babies Love Books − a guide to sharing books, top tips and recommendations for more books to share.
  
• Bookstart rhyme poster − great to put up on your wall or fridge to enjoy rhymes together at home every day.
  
• Purple bag with a short handle and zip − practical and stylish for mums, dads and carers.

The Bookstart Treasure Gift is for children aged 3 – 4 years is distributed through: 

• Early years settings such as nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups
  
• Our libraries.
  

The Gift contains:

• A picture book - wonderful to share with your pre-schooler (titles vary).
  
• Share the Fun - full of top tips and guidance about sharing books and having fun together.
  
• A special gift envelope that your three to four year old will love opening!

• Booktouch packs are for  children between the ages  of 0 to 4 years who are blind or partially sighted.
  
• Bookshine packs are available for children between the ages of 0 – 4 years who are deaf or hearing impaired.
• Bookstart Star pack is aimed at children aged three to five who have a condition or disability  that impacts on or delays the development of their fine motor skills and includes books and resources to help families enjoy reading together every day.
  

• email: bookstart@inspireculture.org.uk 
  
• tel: 0115 804 4431