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Bookstart

 

Bookstart is the national programme to encourage all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible. This is achieved by giving the gift of free books to children at around 3 -6 months, 18 months and 3 years, with accompanying guidance materials for parents and carers. Studies have shown that children really benefit from Bookstart and gain a head start with their language and literacy skills. If you have missed out on your Bookstart pack ask your health visitor or local library for details or visit the  Bookstart website .

                         

 

Bookstart Plus Pack

 

Bookstart Baby Pack

 

Bookstart Treasure Chest Pack

                                                       

Bookstart Rhymetime sessions bring parents babies and toddlers together to sing rhymes and songs in an informal and fun setting. Rhymetimes are designed to encourage parents/carers to share stories and songs with their children from birth onwards. They are ideal for parents/carers and children from 0 - 4 years old.

The following libraries offer Bookstart Rhymetime Sessions:

Rhymetimes
 Location  Dates for 2010  Contact No.
 Central Children's Library

 Wednesday 03 March                          10.30 - 11am
 Tuesday 16 March                               10.30 - 11am
 Thursday 01 April                           *10.30 - 11.30am
with Hamish the Bookstart Bear

 Tel: 01224 652546
 Airyhall Library  Monthly - Wednesday 10.30am - 11am  Tel: 01224 310536
 Bridge of Don  Fortnightly - Thursday 10.30 - 11am  Tel: 01224 702800
 Cults Library  Monthly - Tuesday 10.30am - 11am  Tel: 01224 868346
 Culter Library  Monthly Thursday 10.30am - 11am  Tel: 01224 732587
 Mastrick Library  Fortnightly - Friday 3pm - 3.30pm  Tel: 01224 788558
 Northfield Library  Contact library for more information  Tel: 01224 695104

 


 

Visit the Bookstart website to find your nearest Bookstart Rhymetime session

. Bookstart Bear

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