Find out more about what we learnt about creative storytelling in Brent here 👉 bit.ly/4jIkvk9
Exploring the impact of artist-led creative storytelling for children…
Funded by Arts Council England, BookTrust collaborated with Brent Council to explore the potential of artist-led creative storytelling for bringing the…
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October 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Find out more about what we learnt about creative storytelling in Brent here 👉 bit.ly/4jIkvk9
3. High-quality book ownership extended the impact of the storytelling sessions.
The artists used books expertly selected by BookTrust as the basis for planning their storytelling. Families received copies of the books to take home and consistently said this was a positive experience for them.
The artists used books expertly selected by BookTrust as the basis for planning their storytelling. Families received copies of the books to take home and consistently said this was a positive experience for them.
October 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
3. High-quality book ownership extended the impact of the storytelling sessions.
The artists used books expertly selected by BookTrust as the basis for planning their storytelling. Families received copies of the books to take home and consistently said this was a positive experience for them.
The artists used books expertly selected by BookTrust as the basis for planning their storytelling. Families received copies of the books to take home and consistently said this was a positive experience for them.
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
October 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The Reviews Team at BookTrust recommend these brilliant children’s books this month. As always, check out the full reviews here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
I'm delighted Running My Own Race is included in the Booktrust's Great Books Guide 2026-2027, a 100 books Booktrust thinks are great – and so will children.
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
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Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
October 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I'm delighted Running My Own Race is included in the Booktrust's Great Books Guide 2026-2027, a 100 books Booktrust thinks are great – and so will children.
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
Get more info from @booktrust.org.uk
share.google/Z7rSkFSw5WG9...
#booktrust
#greatbookguide
#BookRecommendation
#runningmyownracebook
opening my pile of post and the RNLI and BookTrust sure have their fingers crossed for my early demise
October 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
opening my pile of post and the RNLI and BookTrust sure have their fingers crossed for my early demise
Discover the difference our programmes make, including how Denbighshire library service uses BookTrust Cymru’s Bookstart programmes to boost families’ confidence in sharing books together, in both English and Welsh: bit.ly/3VocwPe
Building strong foundations for children across Wales through books…
Now is the time to strengthen support for early years reading, so every child in Wales can experience the benefits of books and shared reading from the…
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September 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Discover the difference our programmes make, including how Denbighshire library service uses BookTrust Cymru’s Bookstart programmes to boost families’ confidence in sharing books together, in both English and Welsh: bit.ly/3VocwPe
We’re calling on the Welsh Government to guarantee long-term investment in BookTrust Cymru’s reading programmes, so every child in Wales can benefit from books, stories and reading from the very beginning.
September 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
We’re calling on the Welsh Government to guarantee long-term investment in BookTrust Cymru’s reading programmes, so every child in Wales can benefit from books, stories and reading from the very beginning.
BookTrust Cymru's evidence-based, bi-lingual programmes help more children experience the life-changing benefits of reading, supporting families to share stories, build confidence, develop early language and literacy, and create meaningful moments together from the earliest months of life.
September 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
BookTrust Cymru's evidence-based, bi-lingual programmes help more children experience the life-changing benefits of reading, supporting families to share stories, build confidence, develop early language and literacy, and create meaningful moments together from the earliest months of life.
Free Children’s Books Online. 📚👍🏼
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Free Children’s Books Online including Oxford Owl, BookTrust, Storyberries, Storynory, Storyline Online, StoryWeaver, Book Dash, African Storybook, Fr...
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Free Children’s Books Online including Oxford Owl, BookTrust, Storyberries, Storynory, Storyline Online, StoryWeaver, Book Dash, African Storybook, Fr...
Free Children’s Books Online
Free Children’s Books Online including Oxford Owl, BookTrust, Storyberries, Storynory, Storyline Online, StoryWeaver and Book Dash.
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September 19, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Free Children’s Books Online. 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/fr...
#kidlit
Free Children’s Books Online including Oxford Owl, BookTrust, Storyberries, Storynory, Storyline Online, StoryWeaver, Book Dash, African Storybook, Fr...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/fr...
#kidlit
Free Children’s Books Online including Oxford Owl, BookTrust, Storyberries, Storynory, Storyline Online, StoryWeaver, Book Dash, African Storybook, Fr...
Did you know that 58% of children in the UK don’t have a bedtime story? 📚
But by remembering BookTrust in your will, you can help ensure that future children and families benefit from the life-changing power of stories.
Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/3TAUAjP
But by remembering BookTrust in your will, you can help ensure that future children and families benefit from the life-changing power of stories.
Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/3TAUAjP
September 17, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Did you know that 58% of children in the UK don’t have a bedtime story? 📚
But by remembering BookTrust in your will, you can help ensure that future children and families benefit from the life-changing power of stories.
Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/3TAUAjP
But by remembering BookTrust in your will, you can help ensure that future children and families benefit from the life-changing power of stories.
Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/3TAUAjP
#BookTrustRepresents is back for another school year and we couldn't be more excited!
We'll be bringing these absolutely amazing authors direct to your classroom with our virtual author workshops - and it's totally free to sign up.
Take a look: https://bit.ly/3Vs35y7
We'll be bringing these absolutely amazing authors direct to your classroom with our virtual author workshops - and it's totally free to sign up.
Take a look: https://bit.ly/3Vs35y7
September 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
#BookTrustRepresents is back for another school year and we couldn't be more excited!
We'll be bringing these absolutely amazing authors direct to your classroom with our virtual author workshops - and it's totally free to sign up.
Take a look: https://bit.ly/3Vs35y7
We'll be bringing these absolutely amazing authors direct to your classroom with our virtual author workshops - and it's totally free to sign up.
Take a look: https://bit.ly/3Vs35y7
This generous donation from Macmillan Children's Books - delivered through libraries along with #BookstartStorytime books and resources - will help boost shared reading in underserved communities.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gHFGBf
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gHFGBf
BookTrust and Macmillan Children’s Books bring Gruffalo Granny to…
BookTrust will be sending copies of the Gruffalo books to libraries across the country along with exclusive activity sheets.
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September 10, 2026 at 7:33 AM
This generous donation from Macmillan Children's Books - delivered through libraries along with #BookstartStorytime books and resources - will help boost shared reading in underserved communities.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gHFGBf
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gHFGBf
See how families reacted – and how our collaboration with Build-A-Bear Foundation brings vital reading support and joy to children: bit.ly/4iiZdsN
'Our Build-A-Bear will join us every time we read stories to our…
In 2025, BookTrust delivered 1,032 'Reading Buddy' bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together. See how families reacted – and…
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September 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
See how families reacted – and how our collaboration with Build-A-Bear Foundation brings vital reading support and joy to children: bit.ly/4iiZdsN
The more we help create positive memories of books and reading for children during their early years, the more likely they are to become lifelong readers.
Together, BookTrust and Build-A-Bear Foundation are creating these special childhood memories that encourage a love of books later in life 💙
Together, BookTrust and Build-A-Bear Foundation are creating these special childhood memories that encourage a love of books later in life 💙
September 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The more we help create positive memories of books and reading for children during their early years, the more likely they are to become lifelong readers.
Together, BookTrust and Build-A-Bear Foundation are creating these special childhood memories that encourage a love of books later in life 💙
Together, BookTrust and Build-A-Bear Foundation are creating these special childhood memories that encourage a love of books later in life 💙
As the UK Literacy Partner for Build-A-Bear Foundation, last year, BookTrust was able to reach 37,000 children with our Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler family reading programme.
September 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
As the UK Literacy Partner for Build-A-Bear Foundation, last year, BookTrust was able to reach 37,000 children with our Bookstart Toddler and Pre-schooler family reading programme.
It's Teddy Bear Day 🧸 and we can't stop thinking about these gorgeous 'Reading Buddy' bears!
Thanks to our partnership with Build-A-Bear Foundation, BookTrust was able to deliver 1,032 Reading Buddy bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together.
And there's more...
Thanks to our partnership with Build-A-Bear Foundation, BookTrust was able to deliver 1,032 Reading Buddy bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together.
And there's more...
September 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
It's Teddy Bear Day 🧸 and we can't stop thinking about these gorgeous 'Reading Buddy' bears!
Thanks to our partnership with Build-A-Bear Foundation, BookTrust was able to deliver 1,032 Reading Buddy bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together.
And there's more...
Thanks to our partnership with Build-A-Bear Foundation, BookTrust was able to deliver 1,032 Reading Buddy bears to nursery children to encourage families to enjoy books together.
And there's more...
The Sharing Stories at Home resources include:
- A workshop template 📋
- Guidance for you ✏️
- Information for parents and carers 💡
- Videos with families 📺
Find them all here:
bit.ly/4cBwoUW
- A workshop template 📋
- Guidance for you ✏️
- Information for parents and carers 💡
- Videos with families 📺
Find them all here:
bit.ly/4cBwoUW
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The Sharing Stories at Home resources include:
- A workshop template 📋
- Guidance for you ✏️
- Information for parents and carers 💡
- Videos with families 📺
Find them all here:
bit.ly/4cBwoUW
- A workshop template 📋
- Guidance for you ✏️
- Information for parents and carers 💡
- Videos with families 📺
Find them all here:
bit.ly/4cBwoUW
We're here to help!
We've teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - free resources developed with schools and families to make sure they are rooted in their real experiences. 👇
We've teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - free resources developed with schools and families to make sure they are rooted in their real experiences. 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
We're here to help!
We've teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - free resources developed with schools and families to make sure they are rooted in their real experiences. 👇
We've teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - free resources developed with schools and families to make sure they are rooted in their real experiences. 👇
Starting school brings new routines and a chance to build early relationships with parents and carers and strengthen connections between home and school.
This creates an opportunity to embed shared reading from the start.
But how can you get started? 👇
This creates an opportunity to embed shared reading from the start.
But how can you get started? 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Starting school brings new routines and a chance to build early relationships with parents and carers and strengthen connections between home and school.
This creates an opportunity to embed shared reading from the start.
But how can you get started? 👇
This creates an opportunity to embed shared reading from the start.
But how can you get started? 👇
Support can act as an equaliser.
Families don't all start from the same place. Differences in time, confidence and access to books shape how easy it is to maintain shared reading at home.
Accessible, practical and reassuring support can help level children’s reading experiences. 👇
Families don't all start from the same place. Differences in time, confidence and access to books shape how easy it is to maintain shared reading at home.
Accessible, practical and reassuring support can help level children’s reading experiences. 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Support can act as an equaliser.
Families don't all start from the same place. Differences in time, confidence and access to books shape how easy it is to maintain shared reading at home.
Accessible, practical and reassuring support can help level children’s reading experiences. 👇
Families don't all start from the same place. Differences in time, confidence and access to books shape how easy it is to maintain shared reading at home.
Accessible, practical and reassuring support can help level children’s reading experiences. 👇
Families are really open to support at this time.
Most families continue to value reading, and 64% of parents and carers of 5-year-olds say they want more support to help their child spend time with books and stories. 👇
Most families continue to value reading, and 64% of parents and carers of 5-year-olds say they want more support to help their child spend time with books and stories. 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Families are really open to support at this time.
Most families continue to value reading, and 64% of parents and carers of 5-year-olds say they want more support to help their child spend time with books and stories. 👇
Most families continue to value reading, and 64% of parents and carers of 5-year-olds say they want more support to help their child spend time with books and stories. 👇
Lots of things are changing for children and families at this time.
Reading experiences shift, routines come under pressure, and different types of reading need to be balanced.
But this is also a moment of opportunity... 👇
Reading experiences shift, routines come under pressure, and different types of reading need to be balanced.
But this is also a moment of opportunity... 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Lots of things are changing for children and families at this time.
Reading experiences shift, routines come under pressure, and different types of reading need to be balanced.
But this is also a moment of opportunity... 👇
Reading experiences shift, routines come under pressure, and different types of reading need to be balanced.
But this is also a moment of opportunity... 👇
BookTrust research shows that reading enjoyment drops between ages 4 and 5 - at the same time as children are starting school.
So the time when children are in Reception is a really key moment for encouraging reading enjoyment. But why could this decline be happening? 👇
So the time when children are in Reception is a really key moment for encouraging reading enjoyment. But why could this decline be happening? 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
BookTrust research shows that reading enjoyment drops between ages 4 and 5 - at the same time as children are starting school.
So the time when children are in Reception is a really key moment for encouraging reading enjoyment. But why could this decline be happening? 👇
So the time when children are in Reception is a really key moment for encouraging reading enjoyment. But why could this decline be happening? 👇
📢 NEW!
We're delighted to have teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - brand new, free resources for schools to support families to enjoy reading together for pleasure as their children start school!
But why is this important? 👇
We're delighted to have teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - brand new, free resources for schools to support families to enjoy reading together for pleasure as their children start school!
But why is this important? 👇
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
📢 NEW!
We're delighted to have teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - brand new, free resources for schools to support families to enjoy reading together for pleasure as their children start school!
But why is this important? 👇
We're delighted to have teamed up with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home - brand new, free resources for schools to support families to enjoy reading together for pleasure as their children start school!
But why is this important? 👇