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Alongside the Bookstart, you can also find information to help you and your little ones on their reading journey:

Also highly recommended is the BBC offer for under 5s, Tiny Happy People. You’ll find lots of simple activities and play ideas here, that will help you develop your child's communication skills. There’s supporting articles for parents to stories, nursery rhymes and songs to share with your little one.

Book Trust

The Book Trust webpages are a great resource for families and practitioners alike, and not just for the 0 to 5 year olds!

Starting off with Bookstart, and see what’s on offer! Why not start by checking out the Rhyme Time Challenge?

including the Letterbox Club for looked after children, and Time to Read for reception age children.

Book Trust’s Home Time is here! These are , with downloadable resources and activities, reading suggestions and more.

If you’re unsure what television is best to watch for your little one, then try out CBeebies. CBeebies is targeted at children aged two to seven years old, with aimed at viewers aged 6 to 14 years. It broadcasts every day from 6am to 7pm, timesharing with BBC Four.

The Literacy Trust

is the government’s campaign to support children aged 0 to 5 years and is managed by the Literacy Trust. You’ll find simple, fun activities for kids here, split into age ranges for easy access.

include Family Zone and Small Talk. Small Talk is a project which helps parents turn the activities they are already doing with their child every day into new opportunities to build their child’s language skills. Lots of resources and activities to enjoy, along with support and guidance.

Also now available is the . Every week a popular children’s author or illustrator will take on the role of author of the week with an exclusive video, a free ebook or audiobook, engaging activities and recommended reads.

The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) breaks down early years development into four aspects: Look, Say, Sing and Play. They say that every time you play with your baby, use silly voices, or even sing, you’re not just bonding, you’re building their brain! With the NSPCC’s knowledge and support on child safety, you’re also on the right website to learn about online safety for children. It’s never too young to start!