Bookstart
Bookstart is a national programme that gives free books to parents and carers to encourage them to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible.
There are two lovely Bookstart packs available free to help you and your baby discover books and the joys of reading.
Bookstart Packs
Bookstart packs are FREE and are available to all children in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM).
Bookstart Packs for Babies
All babies born in the UK are entitled to their first Bookstart pack
which contains:
- 2 specially selected sturdy board books to share with your baby in a bright bag
- Laminated nursery rhymes sheet which doubles as a placemat
- Advice and information on chosing and sharing books with your baby
My Bookstart Treasure Chest
At three your child will receive a Treasure Chest filled with goodies. 
- A sturdy Treasure Box with a secret compartment containing two fantastic picture books
- A pack of coloured pencils, a pencil sharpener and an A4 colouring book
- Information on choosing books for and enjoying reading with this age group
How to claim your FREE Bookstart pack
- Baby Bookstart - your health visitor will deliver your first Bookstart pack to you during your initial contact after your baby's birth.
- My Bookstart Treasure Chest - this will be delivered via your child's nursery or early years setting once they have turned three.
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