Published on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 1:25:49 PM
Babies start learning as soon as they’re born. Everything they see, touch, feel and hear helps their little brains to grow. And before you know it - your preschooler is growing fast! From those busy toddler years to being almost ready for school, it’s an exciting time full of reading, talking, singing, drawing, playing and learning.
Better Beginnings provides every Western Australian child with a free Baby Book Box and Preschool Book box, designed to support families in sharing the joy of reading together.
What’s inside the Baby Book Box?
- Two beautiful board books:
- Baby Ways by Better Beginnings
- Sing With Me by Raising Literacy Australia
- A wordless buggy book:
- Baby Days inspired by the 'Say . . ' series by Renae Hayward and illustrated by Rebecca Mills
- Helpful information for parents and caregivers with ideas for reading, talking, singing, drawing and playing with your baby
- A fridge magnet
- Bright Tomorrows App flyer
How do I get my book box?
Your Community Child Health Nurse can supply you with a reading pack when you visit your local Child Health Clinic with your baby for their eight week health check.
Or come and visit us at Bassendean Memorial Library and ask for a Baby Book Box.
What’s inside the Preschool Book Box?
- Three beautiful children’s books:
- A Sausage Went to a Walk written by Ellisha Majid and illustrated by Peter Kendall
- Crane Guy written by Sally Sutton and illustrated by Sarah Wilkins
- Lion is That You? written and illustrated by Moira Court
- Helpful information for parents and caregivers with ideas for reading, talking, singing, drawing and playing with your child at home
How do I get my book box?
Preschool Book Boxes are distributed through Western Australian public libraries.
So come and visit us at Bassendean Memorial Library and ask for a Preschool Book Box.
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