Reading stories with your child is a great way to bond and create shared experiences. It helps your child to develop their imagination, improve language skills and support cognitive development.
The RCT Libraries service allows you and your child to loan books and eBooks which can be downloaded from the library's website. If you become a member of the library, you can check the availability of titles and reserve a copy here.
Each month on the RCT Families website we will recommend some fun stories that you can read with your children.
Here are our top recommendations for December 2024:
English Language Stories
THAT Christmas
Christmas is the same every year, isn't it? Same food, same routine, same visiting the neighbours and going for a walk. Except for the year of That Christmas. Find out what happens when traditions are upturned, when chaos reigns, and what's really important when people come together.
Reserve a copy in a RCT library.
The Owl who came for Christmas
Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up…But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree…A little owl called Rosie!
Reserve a copy in a RCT library.
Welsh Language Stories
Un Noswyl Nadolig
Christmas is near, but Little Hedgehog has forgotten to get presents for his friends, and his house isn't sparkly and Christmasy at all! Hedgehog sets off into the forest to find gifts, but the night is cold and the woods are growing dark.
Reserve a copy in a RCT library.
Yr Anrheg Berffaith
Billy and Bella are the best of friends. There’s nothing they wouldn’t do to make each other happy. But what if that meant giving up something they love?
Reserve a copy in a RCT library.
For further resources and information to help you read and explore stories with your child visit BookTrust Cymru.