Bookbug (formerly Bookstart)
Welcome to Bookbug!
Bookbug is Scotland's Early Years Book Gifting Programme, managed nationally by
Scottish Book Trust and aims to encourage parents and children to share and enjoy books together.
Aberdeen City Libraries works together with health and early years partners to deliver Bookbug which gifts free books to children at around six week, 18 months , three years and in Primary One, along with guidance materials for parents and carers. Bookbug also aims to foster a love of books through a range of fun activities, including free Bookbug Sessions and Bookbug's Library Challenge.
Bookbug Baby
For babies aged 6-16 weeks. The Bookbug Baby Pack is a fantastic introduction to sharing books with your child from birth. The pack includes 2 sturdy board books, a musical CD and a parent's guide to sharing books with your child, all contained within a strong canvas bag.
Bookbug Toddler
For toddlers aged 13-24 months.
The Bookbug Toddler Pack aims to boost a child's language building and listening skills with fun, engaging books and materials. Featuring Bookbug Toddler, this second pack also contains brightly coloured crayons and a 'My Storybook' pad to encourage early mark making.
Bookbug Pirate
The Pirate Pack for three year olds builds on the book sharing message of the first
two packs. Every little pirate in Scotland will receive a small canvas bag full of exciting pirate themed contents, including a sturdy metal 'Treasure Chest' pencil case, filled with a variety of different writing and drawing tools, a bundle of postcards which can be used to tell friends and family about their adventures on the high seas, and 2 beautifully illustrated picture books!
Bookbug Sessions (formerly known as Bookstart Rhymetimes)
Bookbug Sessions are free, fun and friendly events for babies, toddlers, and their families to enjoy together.
Each session lasts around 30 minutes and includes songs, stories and rhymes. There is usually no need to book, they take place in a very relaxed environment and are a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your little one.
The Bookbug Sessions are widely available throughout Aberdeen City and are held in libraries or other community venues, so they are also a good way to meet other parents and children in the local area.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Bookbug's Library Challenge
Bookbug's Library Challenge (previously known as Bookstart Book Crawl) is a free programme that encourages children aged birth to four to discover and enjoy their local library. It's is run in all libraries across Aberdeen City, and is a fun, exciting way to give your child a love of reading for life.
On their first visit to the library children are issued with the Bookbug's Library Challenge collector card. Every time they visit the library the collector card will be stamped, and your child can exchange four stamps for one of our beautifully illustrated Library Challenge certificates
Your child's name will be written on the certificate to encourage them to feel proud that they have become members of their local library.
There are five different limited edition certificates to collect. So start collecting now – it's never too early or too late to join your local library....and it's FREE!
For information on Bookbug in Aberdeen contact your Early Years Book Gifting Co-ordinator at
Bookbug@aberdeencity.gov.uk
For more information on the National Bookbug programme go to the Scottish Book Trust websdite
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