25 - Bookstart bear to visit Dudley

A giant cuddly bear will be pawsing for thought at a number of borough venues next week to help promote a love of reading.

The Bookstart Bear will accompany Dudley librarians as they promote the national programme, which encourages parents and carers to enjoy reading with children, from as early an age as possible to develop a lifelong love of books.

The first stop on his whistle stop tour is the Mummy Morning session at Debenhams, Merry Hill Centre, on Tuesday April 29 from 10am to 11am.

The giant bear will then stop by at rattle and rhyme sessions at Wordsley Green Library on Wednesday April 30 from 1pm to 2.30pm, Dudley Library on Thursday May 1 from 10.30am to 11.15am, Stourbridge Library on Friday May 2 from 11am and Long Lane Library on Tuesday May 6 from 11am.

Linda Sanders, director of adult, community and housing services, said:

“To inspire children to have a love of reading from an early age is a wonderful opportunity. Come along to one of our many sessions and find out how Dudley libraries can support your child’s development.”

To find out more about the sessions contact Hazel Birt on 01384 812964.

Note to Editors

Notes to editors:

Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible. The programme aims to help every child in the UK develop a lifelong love of books.

Working through locally based organisations, Bookstart gives the gift of free books to children at around eight months, 18 months and three years, along with guidance materials for parents and carers. Bookstart also aims to foster a love of books through a range of fun activities.

Bookstart is run by Booktrust, an independent national charity that encourages people of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy reading. Among Booktrust’s other projects are the Orange Prize for Fiction, National Children’s Book Week, the Children’s Laureate and the Booktrust Teenage Prize.

News Release Contact Information

Name:	Vikki Marshall
Telephone:	01384 818332
Email:	Vikki.Marshall@Dudley.gov.uk

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