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 August 2026:
English Language Stories
The Family Tree
Ash and Willow live in the Family Tree with their dad and the three of them love baking. One day, when they’re preparing to enter the Busy Beetle Bake-Off, their dad introduces them to a new fairy called Hazel who’s coming to live with them. The story follows the siblings as they get to grips with a new family member and try to create a winning cake. Will it all work out in the end?
Reserve a copy in a RCT library.
The Smartest Giant in Town
George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes!
Reserve a copy in a RCT library
Welsh Language Stories
Fy Ffrind Arth
Eddy and the Bear are both feeling sad. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they've got are their teddies, and teddies can't talk. Or can they?
Reserve a copy in a RCT library
Y Teigr a ddaeth i de
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!
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.