• Read together as often as possible (every day if you can)
• Read and repeat the same stories over and over again
• Read together before naps and bedtime
• Choose books that your child enjoys (You can recommend some favourites here)
• Read both books that rhyme and those that do not
• Ask your child questions as you read (There are some ideas for these posted along with our book reviews!)
• Encourage your child to ask you questions too
• Let your child see you enjoy reading
• Visit your local library, if you have one. It is free and fun
• Read words without books. For example, read signs, point out words and letters
• Store books within reach, somewhere you and your child relax together
• Utilise the growing world of phone apps. For example, the National Literacy Trust  guide to language learning apps
• Read and repeat!

Many thanks to Sophie Williams for contributions