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We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
"I wish I knew more about the practice of staying in the present moment when I was a child."
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five books that encourage #mindfulness in young readers 👇
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/5-books-that-encourage-mindfulness/
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five books that encourage #mindfulness in young readers 👇
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/5-books-that-encourage-mindfulness/
5 books that encourage mindfulness
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five stories that centre readers in the moment.
www.booktrust.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"I wish I knew more about the practice of staying in the present moment when I was a child."
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five books that encourage #mindfulness in young readers 👇
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/5-books-that-encourage-mindfulness/
Author Radhika Sanghani recommends five books that encourage #mindfulness in young readers 👇
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/5-books-that-encourage-mindfulness/
Our #LetterboxClub sends fun parcels to children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
We're so pleased that in 2025, 95% of children said that they like or love Letterbox Club💙
Find out more in our latest impact report👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
We're so pleased that in 2025, 95% of children said that they like or love Letterbox Club💙
Find out more in our latest impact report👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our #LetterboxClub sends fun parcels to children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.
We're so pleased that in 2025, 95% of children said that they like or love Letterbox Club💙
Find out more in our latest impact report👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
We're so pleased that in 2025, 95% of children said that they like or love Letterbox Club💙
Find out more in our latest impact report👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
Now we're in December, our #BookTrustStorytime spotlight had to fall on the delightful Tiger, It's Snowing by Daishu Ma! ❄️
We have lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this story in your library - including the full video of Daishu reading the story 👇
https://bit.ly/3MhNaOw
We have lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this story in your library - including the full video of Daishu reading the story 👇
https://bit.ly/3MhNaOw
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Now we're in December, our #BookTrustStorytime spotlight had to fall on the delightful Tiger, It's Snowing by Daishu Ma! ❄️
We have lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this story in your library - including the full video of Daishu reading the story 👇
https://bit.ly/3MhNaOw
We have lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this story in your library - including the full video of Daishu reading the story 👇
https://bit.ly/3MhNaOw
It's been so inspiring to partner with @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social - using the collective power of our creative community to spark interest in urban #biodiversity through the magic of stories. 📚🪄🐞
Read the full story! https://bit.ly/4pgxxFI
Read the full story! https://bit.ly/4pgxxFI
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It's been so inspiring to partner with @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social - using the collective power of our creative community to spark interest in urban #biodiversity through the magic of stories. 📚🪄🐞
Read the full story! https://bit.ly/4pgxxFI
Read the full story! https://bit.ly/4pgxxFI
We're excited to share that we'll be attending the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy Conference in January!
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford will be speaking about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading activities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/48okU5y
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford will be speaking about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading activities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/48okU5y
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We're excited to share that we'll be attending the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Literacy and Oracy Conference in January!
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford will be speaking about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading activities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/48okU5y
Our Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford will be speaking about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading activities.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/48okU5y
📢 Calling all of our Early Years partners delivering #Bookstart or #BookTrustStorytime!
Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved and what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration 🥳
Take our survey here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rdZ3F2
Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved and what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration 🥳
Take our survey here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rdZ3F2
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 Calling all of our Early Years partners delivering #Bookstart or #BookTrustStorytime!
Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved and what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration 🥳
Take our survey here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rdZ3F2
Did you get involved in #StorySharerWeek? If so, we want to know what you loved and what could be better to help us shape next year's celebration 🥳
Take our survey here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rdZ3F2
Rachel and George had a fabulous time at the 2025 Lollies Awards today 🤩
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Rachel and George had a fabulous time at the 2025 Lollies Awards today 🤩
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
Rachel and George had a fabulous time at the 2025 Lollies Awards today 🤩
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Rachel and George had a fabulous time at the 2025 Lollies Awards today 🤩
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
We had so much fun being involved in the longlisting process. What a joy to be part of the UK's biggest celebration of funny books, where the winners are voted for by children!
Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎉
📢 NEW research briefing on shared reading, bonding and attachment...
Growing evidence shows how shared reading strengthens interactions between caregiver and child.
Read the full report or watch the webinar to discover more insights👇
https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
Growing evidence shows how shared reading strengthens interactions between caregiver and child.
Read the full report or watch the webinar to discover more insights👇
https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
📢 NEW research briefing on shared reading, bonding and attachment...
Growing evidence shows how shared reading strengthens interactions between caregiver and child.
Read the full report or watch the webinar to discover more insights👇
https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
Growing evidence shows how shared reading strengthens interactions between caregiver and child.
Read the full report or watch the webinar to discover more insights👇
https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF
We love this @newstatesman1913.bsky.social article about our #Bookstart programmes and the power they have to bring families - and communities - together through the magic of shared reading.
Our mission is to make sure the joy of reading is embedded in the life of every family.
bit.ly/4pi5UvM
Our mission is to make sure the joy of reading is embedded in the life of every family.
bit.ly/4pi5UvM
What baby books taught me about the British state
The Bookstart scheme, which gives books to newborns, is a remnant from a more beneficent political era
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December 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We love this @newstatesman1913.bsky.social article about our #Bookstart programmes and the power they have to bring families - and communities - together through the magic of shared reading.
Our mission is to make sure the joy of reading is embedded in the life of every family.
bit.ly/4pi5UvM
Our mission is to make sure the joy of reading is embedded in the life of every family.
bit.ly/4pi5UvM
It's #SantasListDay - but could you add an extra gift and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child?
Here, Lakshi tells us what a difference receiving a book from BookTrust has made to him ❤️
Donate today to help open up the world for more children 💫
https://bit.ly/3MmykWV
Here, Lakshi tells us what a difference receiving a book from BookTrust has made to him ❤️
Donate today to help open up the world for more children 💫
https://bit.ly/3MmykWV
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It's #SantasListDay - but could you add an extra gift and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child?
Here, Lakshi tells us what a difference receiving a book from BookTrust has made to him ❤️
Donate today to help open up the world for more children 💫
https://bit.ly/3MmykWV
Here, Lakshi tells us what a difference receiving a book from BookTrust has made to him ❤️
Donate today to help open up the world for more children 💫
https://bit.ly/3MmykWV
It's never easy talking about loss💙
But reading stories together can help children to navigate sad feelings – from losing a cherished toy, to the death of a family member.
This #GriefAwarenessWeek, we're sharing some of our top books about grief and loss for 5-8 year olds. https://bit.ly/3K2XZ6s
But reading stories together can help children to navigate sad feelings – from losing a cherished toy, to the death of a family member.
This #GriefAwarenessWeek, we're sharing some of our top books about grief and loss for 5-8 year olds. https://bit.ly/3K2XZ6s
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's never easy talking about loss💙
But reading stories together can help children to navigate sad feelings – from losing a cherished toy, to the death of a family member.
This #GriefAwarenessWeek, we're sharing some of our top books about grief and loss for 5-8 year olds. https://bit.ly/3K2XZ6s
But reading stories together can help children to navigate sad feelings – from losing a cherished toy, to the death of a family member.
This #GriefAwarenessWeek, we're sharing some of our top books about grief and loss for 5-8 year olds. https://bit.ly/3K2XZ6s
Looking for a book they'll love?🎁
Explore our Great Books Guide and discover the perfect gift to get children excited this Christmas! https://bit.ly/48ueUGT
Explore our Great Books Guide and discover the perfect gift to get children excited this Christmas! https://bit.ly/48ueUGT
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Looking for a book they'll love?🎁
Explore our Great Books Guide and discover the perfect gift to get children excited this Christmas! https://bit.ly/48ueUGT
Explore our Great Books Guide and discover the perfect gift to get children excited this Christmas! https://bit.ly/48ueUGT
📢 Amazing news alert!
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
📢 Amazing news alert!
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
This is the difference you could make on #GivingTuesday.
By donating today, you could give joy, magic and stories that open up the world to a child.
See more postcards from children who have received a festive book parcel here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rz5e6L
By donating today, you could give joy, magic and stories that open up the world to a child.
See more postcards from children who have received a festive book parcel here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rz5e6L
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is the difference you could make on #GivingTuesday.
By donating today, you could give joy, magic and stories that open up the world to a child.
See more postcards from children who have received a festive book parcel here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rz5e6L
By donating today, you could give joy, magic and stories that open up the world to a child.
See more postcards from children who have received a festive book parcel here 👇
https://bit.ly/4rz5e6L
Thank you to @jonathanbrashmp.bsky.social for asking in Parliament how the government is supporting families to read together in the early years.
We couldn’t agree more with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social – learning to enjoy books provides a critical foundation for every child.
We couldn’t agree more with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social – learning to enjoy books provides a critical foundation for every child.
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thank you to @jonathanbrashmp.bsky.social for asking in Parliament how the government is supporting families to read together in the early years.
We couldn’t agree more with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social – learning to enjoy books provides a critical foundation for every child.
We couldn’t agree more with Early Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social – learning to enjoy books provides a critical foundation for every child.
Reposted by BookTrust
This year’s Mslexia Christmas Gift Guide, curated by the brilliant Jo Ruffell, features gift ideas from Starcroft Farm Cabins, Tŷ Newydd, @booktrust.org.uk , @cbcreative.bsky.social, @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social and more 🎁
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This year’s Mslexia Christmas Gift Guide, curated by the brilliant Jo Ruffell, features gift ideas from Starcroft Farm Cabins, Tŷ Newydd, @booktrust.org.uk , @cbcreative.bsky.social, @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social and more 🎁
It's #GivingTuesday... but did you know that you can donate to our #MagicOfBooks appeal on behalf of someone else?
You'll get a digital certificate to give them - perfect for Secret Santa or stocking fillers.
Plus, you'll share the joy of books with a child who needs it 🎁
https://bit.ly/3MgXhD3
You'll get a digital certificate to give them - perfect for Secret Santa or stocking fillers.
Plus, you'll share the joy of books with a child who needs it 🎁
https://bit.ly/3MgXhD3
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It's #GivingTuesday... but did you know that you can donate to our #MagicOfBooks appeal on behalf of someone else?
You'll get a digital certificate to give them - perfect for Secret Santa or stocking fillers.
Plus, you'll share the joy of books with a child who needs it 🎁
https://bit.ly/3MgXhD3
You'll get a digital certificate to give them - perfect for Secret Santa or stocking fillers.
Plus, you'll share the joy of books with a child who needs it 🎁
https://bit.ly/3MgXhD3
This #GivingTuesday, share a gift that's remembered forever.
Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️
https://donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=christmas-2025&utm_content=bluesky-posy-giving-tuesday-1
Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️
https://donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=christmas-2025&utm_content=bluesky-posy-giving-tuesday-1
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This #GivingTuesday, share a gift that's remembered forever.
Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️
https://donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=christmas-2025&utm_content=bluesky-posy-giving-tuesday-1
Donate today and you could help a child start their lifelong reading journey ❤️
https://donate.booktrust.org.uk/xmas3?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=christmas-2025&utm_content=bluesky-posy-giving-tuesday-1
Reposted by BookTrust
1 in 13 UK children aged 5 to 8 do not have a book of their own at home.
Children without books are 15 times less likely to be good readers than their book-owning peers.
Help bridge that gap and brighten a child's festive season by donating to @booktrust.org.uk's #MagicOfBooks appeal.
👇🏼🎄👇🏼📚👇🏼🎁👇🏼
Children without books are 15 times less likely to be good readers than their book-owning peers.
Help bridge that gap and brighten a child's festive season by donating to @booktrust.org.uk's #MagicOfBooks appeal.
👇🏼🎄👇🏼📚👇🏼🎁👇🏼
We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
1 in 13 UK children aged 5 to 8 do not have a book of their own at home.
Children without books are 15 times less likely to be good readers than their book-owning peers.
Help bridge that gap and brighten a child's festive season by donating to @booktrust.org.uk's #MagicOfBooks appeal.
👇🏼🎄👇🏼📚👇🏼🎁👇🏼
Children without books are 15 times less likely to be good readers than their book-owning peers.
Help bridge that gap and brighten a child's festive season by donating to @booktrust.org.uk's #MagicOfBooks appeal.
👇🏼🎄👇🏼📚👇🏼🎁👇🏼
A third of children under 5 miss out on the magic of being read to.
So as #CyberMonday draws to an end, why not add the joy of stories to your shopping list?
Donate today and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most 💫
https://bit.ly/48srVkw
So as #CyberMonday draws to an end, why not add the joy of stories to your shopping list?
Donate today and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most 💫
https://bit.ly/48srVkw
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A third of children under 5 miss out on the magic of being read to.
So as #CyberMonday draws to an end, why not add the joy of stories to your shopping list?
Donate today and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most 💫
https://bit.ly/48srVkw
So as #CyberMonday draws to an end, why not add the joy of stories to your shopping list?
Donate today and share the #MagicOfBooks with a child who needs it most 💫
https://bit.ly/48srVkw
December is bringing us lots of new children's books to enjoy!
Here are our favourites, from tales to get you into the festive spirit to titles that would make great gifts 📚
See our picks: https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Buy on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social to support us as you shop: https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
Here are our favourites, from tales to get you into the festive spirit to titles that would make great gifts 📚
See our picks: https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Buy on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social to support us as you shop: https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
December is bringing us lots of new children's books to enjoy!
Here are our favourites, from tales to get you into the festive spirit to titles that would make great gifts 📚
See our picks: https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Buy on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social to support us as you shop: https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
Here are our favourites, from tales to get you into the festive spirit to titles that would make great gifts 📚
See our picks: https://bit.ly/487zIVT
Buy on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social to support us as you shop: https://bit.ly/4rsegSW
If you're making the most of #CyberMonday, why not add an extra gift to your shopping list?
This year, we're sending 18,000 festive book parcels to children in care and at food banks.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks now and all year round ✨
https://bit.ly/49GcqYr
This year, we're sending 18,000 festive book parcels to children in care and at food banks.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks now and all year round ✨
https://bit.ly/49GcqYr
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If you're making the most of #CyberMonday, why not add an extra gift to your shopping list?
This year, we're sending 18,000 festive book parcels to children in care and at food banks.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks now and all year round ✨
https://bit.ly/49GcqYr
This year, we're sending 18,000 festive book parcels to children in care and at food banks.
Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks now and all year round ✨
https://bit.ly/49GcqYr
Why do elephants have trunks? Why does my tummy rumble? Why...?
For #NonFictionNovember, author Christopher LLoyd explores how we can harness children's natural curiosity and spark a love of reading in the age of screens 👇
https://bit.ly/4onEbbU
For #NonFictionNovember, author Christopher LLoyd explores how we can harness children's natural curiosity and spark a love of reading in the age of screens 👇
https://bit.ly/4onEbbU
Welcome to the age of non-fiction: getting kids reading
Author Christopher Lloyd argues that facts are best
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November 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Why do elephants have trunks? Why does my tummy rumble? Why...?
For #NonFictionNovember, author Christopher LLoyd explores how we can harness children's natural curiosity and spark a love of reading in the age of screens 👇
https://bit.ly/4onEbbU
For #NonFictionNovember, author Christopher LLoyd explores how we can harness children's natural curiosity and spark a love of reading in the age of screens 👇
https://bit.ly/4onEbbU
Why does book choice matter?
Evidence shows that allowing children to choose books helps them to read more!
Discover more, including how to promote book choice in your classroom 👇
https://bit.ly/4pyRgjt
Evidence shows that allowing children to choose books helps them to read more!
Discover more, including how to promote book choice in your classroom 👇
https://bit.ly/4pyRgjt
November 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Why does book choice matter?
Evidence shows that allowing children to choose books helps them to read more!
Discover more, including how to promote book choice in your classroom 👇
https://bit.ly/4pyRgjt
Evidence shows that allowing children to choose books helps them to read more!
Discover more, including how to promote book choice in your classroom 👇
https://bit.ly/4pyRgjt