Licensed and/or chartered Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres with a 1-4 equity rating or in close proximity to a primary school on the Duffy Books in Homes programme are eligible to join the R4R. All children on the programme choose their own brand new books to take home and keep. ECE centres pay an annual registration fee per session and Duffy Books in Homes works with sponsors to fund the remaining cost of the programme.

There are two Book Offers a year around the second and the third quarters of the year. Our book supplier sends brochures and a preview pack (of approximately 15 titles on each offer) to ECE centres so children can make a considered choice. Children chose two books from each offer.

It takes approximately four weeks from the time orders are placed to when the books arrive. Books are presented to children at mat times or special get-togethers organised by the ECE centre - these often include children's parents and sometimes a special guest.

Read about it! is the Duffy Books in Homes newsletter, produced four times a year. It keeps sponsors, centres and supporters up to date and includes news, upcoming events and loads of pictures!

Read About It is the Duffy song penned especially for Duffy kids to sing at Duffy events and assemblies. They love this very catchy song and are so proud of it. "Tall as a Totara, Duffy kids can read around the world!" Composed by Jan Hellriegel and Dave Dobbyn, written and sung by Jan Hellriegel and Toi Iti.