Reading together to help foster a love of books

Schools have told us that Booktime offers a great opportunity to get children, parents and carers involved in reading for pleasure. 

Most schools have enjoyed sharing the Booktime books in class and many hold special events, like family reading and library joining activities around the time that the book packs are given out.

Schools do not need to register – your local authority and library services will provide the information we need to coordinate delivery of the book packs and resources.

Read the e-letter for Reception Teachers sent to all schools in England in June 2009

Read about the Booktime programme this year - what's in the packs, when to expect delivery and more

Did you know you can order alternative titles for children with additional needs? Read more

  • Booktime Mr Big Activity Sheets

    Activity sheets and resources for this year's Booktime's gift book
    Download Booktime activities

  • Harry and the Dinosaurs artwork

    Just some of the great pictures by Reception children after receiving their free bookpacks in 2008
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  • Booktime in Pictures

    View a snapshot of Booktime year by year, and the fun we have had sharing the books.

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  • The Poetry Friendly Classroom

    Find out how to make your classroom poetry-friendly with tips from former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen.
    Make your classroom poetry-friendly

  • Teachers' Links

    Find links to sites of interest around the web

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