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Learning about books and print

Learning about books and print

This resource explains how children learn about books and print, an important early literacy skill. It gives parents and carers simple ideas to help children understand books, words, letters and print during everyday activities, building the skills they need for reading and learning at school.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
January 2018
Last reviewed:
July 2026