It's never too early to start reading together
Reading and sharing stories with your baby, and as they grow up, builds their language and communication skills from the very start.
This special time together helps them learn new words and understand how to use them. And the pictures matter too! Talking about what you see on the page helps your little one understand what’s happening in the story.
These little moments together can make a big difference.
Their story starts with you.
Tips and activities to try at home
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You don’t always need to read the words in books. Looking at and talking about picture books is a great way to encourage your child to enjoy stories.Find out more
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Discover tips on how to make a cosy reading experience at home and why this can be helpful for you and your little one.Learn more
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Children can enjoy books at any age. Find out how experimenting with sounds can add an extra layer to your story time experience together.Have a go
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If we have language skills, we are better equipped to express our emotions and let people know how we're feeling. Discover how books can help children on this journey.Learn more
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To help create a love for books, you could try to build story time into your little one’s routine. Books can be useful just before bedtime.Read on
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Does your child have a favourite book? Find out why it isn't such a bad thing to read the same book time and again!Find out more
Every story starts somewhere. #EarlyWordsMatter
Part of Early Words Matter led by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with WHSmith.
Gift a Gruffalo Book in WHSmith
We have teamed up with WHSmith and Macmillan Children's Books to get more children reading and mark The Gruffalo's 25th anniversary.
