Thank you for supporting your child's reading journey. Reading together, even for a few minutes each day, can make a lasting difference. By making reading a positive and enjoyable part of family life, you can help your child build confidence, develop important skills and discover the joy of books.

The resources below offer ideas, activities and book recommendations to help you support reading at home.

Helpful Reading Websites

• BookTrust: Reading Together at Home ideas and advice for sharing stories at home.
• BookTrust: Parents and Families – guidance, book recommendations and family reading support.
• National Literacy Trust: Parents and Families – reading tips, activities and literacy support.
• Words for Life – age-specific literacy activities and advice for parents.

Tips for Supporting Reading at Home

• Read together every day, even for just 10 minutes. 
• Let your child choose what they read.
• Talk about the story, pictures and characters.
• Re-read favourite books. Familiar stories build confidence. 
• Visit the local library regularly.
• Remember that comics, magazines, audiobooks and non-fiction all count as reading. 
• Most importantly, make reading enjoyable.

Reading together is one of the best ways to support your child's learning, confidence and love of books.

The guide below, produced by BookTrust, contains practical tips and ideas to help you enjoy reading with your child at home.

Reading Recommendations

Reading should be fun. Whether your child enjoys adventures, mysteries, animals, comedy or facts, there is a book out there for everyone. Explore the websites below to discover new authors, book series and recommendations chosen especially for children.

• BookTrust Bookfinder - search for books by age, interest and topic.
• BookTrust Book Lists - carefully selected book recommendations for children.
• Words for Life - recommended books and reading activities for younger children.
• BBC School Radio - stories, poems and audio resources for children.
• DK Find Out! - information and reading for curious minds.

If You Like These Books...

• BookTrust: What to read next - Find recommendations for children who enjoyed popular authors and series, including Harry Potter, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rainbow Magic and more.

The posters below are from BooksForTopics and are designed to help children discover their next great read. Each "Branching Out" guide recommends similar books for fans of popular authors, characters and series. Find more recommendations at BooksForTopics: Branching Out.

Every child becomes a reader at their own pace. By sharing books, talking about stories and making reading part of everyday life, you can help your child develop confidence, skills and a lifelong love of reading.