The Association has a wide range of publications on offer for sale ranging from the 'Nuts and Bolts' of starting up a toy or leisure library to very specialist information such as the adaptation of toys to incorporate switches to support inclusive play 'Switch into Action'. Please see below for a brief summary and prices of our current publications. If you prefer, you can download our Guide to the Association's Publications by clicking here. We hope to be able to offer you online ordering in the future, but currently can take orders by fax, post or telephone using our downloadable order form. Click here for our Publications Order Form.
Good Toy Guide 2008/2009
A consumer magazine of toys appraised by toy librarians around the UK. Detailed descriptions, advice of the toys' use, age, appropriateness, play value, durability and safety.Price: £2.95 
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A Guide to choosing and using Musical Instruments
This guide has been specially designed to help childcare wokers and toy librarians select musical instruments for young children.Price: £5.00 - NATLL members £4.50
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Games Pack for Extended Schools games club
The Association has long been associated with quality play and learning and we have brought together a team of people to develop this Games Pack to support the DfES extended schools initiative.  Price: £15 - NATLL member £12.50
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Learning to Share
This video and facilitator's manual for childcare professionals tackles jealousy in the family and away from home.Price: £10 - NATLL member £8.00
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More Playsense Activity Cards
30 simple to use cards for parents and carers of children aged 0-3, describing activity areas for each sense: sound, sight, touch, taste and smell.  Price: £12.50 - NATLL member £10.00
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Networking and Getting Together
Launched in 2004 this guide is written for anyone involved in developing a local network of toy / leisure libraries and / or other family service providers, or who is considering establishing such a network. 
Price: £8.00 - NATLL member £6.00
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Nuts and Bolts
Nuts and Bolts - a practical guide to setting up and running a toy library Questions, information, tips and sign posting are all included. It is an invaluable help to anyone setting up a toy library or wanting to check that their toy library is keeping up with the times (Also available in Welsh). Click on the icon below to download the Nuts and Bolts Flyer / order form.Price: £15.00 - NATLL members £10.00 
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Play Helps Video
A popular video produced by Roma Lear especially for the Association. Lots of ideas for making simple toys.
Price: £10.00 - NATLL member £8.00
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Playing and Learning at Home
A resource pack for 3 to 5 year olds and their parents and carers, containing large activity cards with simple, fun ideas, linked to the foundation stage curriculum, to try out at home.Price: £12.50 - NATLL members £10.00
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Playing to Learn Activity Pack with Game Cards
These large activity cards show games and activities developed by a group of 3 to 7 year olds.  Price: £12.50 - NATLL members £10.00
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Special Needs
Play Matters for Adults Too (1999) - A resource booklet comiled by the users of a Leisure Library, from the suggestions of members throughout the UK. This booklet contains useful information on colour coding and cataloguing processes as well as specific items of equipment. Special Needs Suppliers List (revised 2005) - An index of manufacturers, retailers, wholesale and direct/catalogue sales companies providing toys and equipment for babies, children and adults with special needs. Switch Into Action (2000) - This publication explains how to increase the play potential of toys and play equipment for children and adults with special needs by using simple switch devices.  Price: £6.50 - NATLL members £6.00
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Starting Out
Starting Out - A booklet designed to help you consider the toys and play resources you might like to buy for your toy library.Price: £4.00 - NATLL members £2.00
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The Really Useful Guide to Involving Volunteers
This guide has been developed to support and sustain projects that wish to recruit and retain volunteers.  Price: £4.50 - NATLL members £3.50
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Toy Care
This publication offers guidelines and buying toys, preparing them for loan and caring for toys, toy safety and other useful ideas for your toy stock.  Price: £6.50 - NATLL members £5.00
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