Rhyme time fun for book mad youngsters
Date published: 10 February 2014
Children at Middleton Library getting book smart with Bookstart Bear
Children at Middleton Library were treated to a visit from a very special guest to help encourage them to love books and start a new chapter in their love of reading.
To celebrate the 14th National Storytelling Week, from 1-8 February, Bookstart Bear joined the story and rhyme session on Wednesday, 5 February in the Long Street library. Children also dressed as their favourite book characters.
Councillor Peter Williams, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Customer Service, said: “The children were so excited to see Bookstart Bear who joined in with lots of stories, songs and nursery rhymes.
“Introducing babies and toddlers to books at a young age really helps to open a child’s imagination and creativity and can help with literacy, academic performance and chances in life, as well as just being really good fun.”
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