Bookbug app – Songs, rhymes and stories on the go

What is the Bookbug app?

Perfect to share with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the whole family, the app is home to hundreds of children’s songs, nursery rhymes and videos to explore at home or on the go!

In Spring 2025, we launched a brand-new version of the Bookbug app, with improved functionality and a delightful new look and feel, as well as exciting additional features like the Bookbug Session finder and ‘Bookbug for grown-ups’ learning area. 

What can I do on the Bookbug app?

• Search for your favourite songs and nursery rhymes to share with your child
• Find lyrics to sing along or make up your own rhymes to our instrumental versions
• Explore new songs and rhymes by exploring our playlists and using search and filters
• Enjoy beloved Scottish songs in Scots and Gaelic with your little one
• Find songs and rhymes in 11 languages, including Spanish, Polish and Arabic, to support language learning
• Save your favourite content to create your own personalised playlist
• Find top tips for how to enjoy songs and rhymes with children
• Explore content aimed at parents and caregivers in our ‘Bookbug for grown-ups’ area, including finding your local Bookbug session

The Bookbug app is free to download and use, with no hidden costs or adverts. It’s here to support you throughout your journey with little ones – whether you’re an expectant mum singing to bump, a first-time parent sharing rhymes with your baby or a busy childminder with a crowd to entertain!

Fun, colourful and interactive, the app is perfect for exploring together. You can save your favourite content to create your own personalised playlist keeps all your songs together in one place. 

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At home and on the go

The Bookbug app adds music and fun to everyday moments, including:

• Bedtime: Help get little ones settled with soothing songs and rhymes
• Out and about: Keep kids entertained on the go or during long journeys
• Getting clean: Make it fun with teethbrushing and bathtime songs and rhymes
• Quiet time: Get cosy and share stories book-sharing videos

Bookbug’s Tech Tips

• Music on the go! Use the app to share songs and rhymes when out and about
• Use screens together Share and chat about what you see
• Avoid screens before bedtime Cosy up with a book instead
• Balance digital play Digital play is fun but balance it with other kinds such as playing outdoors or building blocks.
• Soothe without screens Cuddle, talk and listen to children about what has happened. This helps them learn to calm themselves.

Contact

Have questions about the app or need support? Contact [email protected](this link will open in a new window).