Bookstart packs for children with additional needs

Bookstart is for every child, so in England, these packs are made available to families in addition to any other Bookstart packs they may receive. A number of packs are given to each local authority's Bookstart Coordinator, who can be contacted via your health visitor, health clinic, early years setting or local library.

Bookstart Touch Pack

For children under five with visual impairment.

There are two packs: Bookstart Touch Baby (0 to 2 years old) and Bookstart Touch Toddler (3 to 5 years old). Each pack has a touch-and-feel book and guidance around sharing books with children with vision impairment.

Bookstart Shine Pack

For children under five with a hearing impairment.

There are two packs: Bookstart Shine Baby (0 to 2 years old) and Bookstart Shine Toddler (3 to 5 years old). Each pack has a book and guidance around sharing books.

Bookstart Star Pack

For children 3 to 5 years with conditions affecting their fine motor skills.

This pack is available for children aged 3 to 5 who have disabilities that impact on or delay the development of their fine motor skills. Each pack includes a book, a finger puppet, and a guide to using your finger puppet and reading with children.