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‘Reading stories can open our children’s minds’ Blog
Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh explains why reading is so important, what her favourite fairy tale is and recalls when she got her daughter’s Bookstart pack Posted 14 June 2013 Read '‘Reading stories can open our children’s...' -
Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh to narrate The Ugly Duckling for Bookstart Blog
‘Hayley Cropper’ from ITV soap reads fairy tale for National Bookstart Week Posted 11 June 2013 Read 'Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh to narrate...' -
Valentina loves books Blog
Cathy Martin, mum and ambassador for Booktrust in Northern Ireland, tells us why reading to children from a young age is so important. Posted 16 May 2013 Read 'Valentina loves books ' -
It's 'Maytilda'! News
‘Maytilda’ – a month of events and activities featuring Roald Dahl’s plucky schoolgirl – begins on 2 May with an event starring Miss Honey from the RSC’s acclaimed musical adaptation... Posted 7 May 2013 Read 'It's 'Maytilda'! ' -
Latest from Booktrust News
New Booktime reading game: Letterflies Booktime, the nationwide programme that gives free books to children starting primary school, has just announced the books that will feature in the packs this... Posted 29 April 2013 Read 'Latest from Booktrust ' -
Northern Ireland children and families to take The Rhyme Challenge News
Booktrust has been awarded funding from the Arts Council Northern Ireland to launch The Rhyme Challenge for early years settings. Early years settings throughout Northern Ireland will be invited to... Posted 11 April 2013 Read 'Northern Ireland children and families to...' -
Bookstart Bear opens new Bradford library Blog
The Bookstart Bear took on a regal role when he jointly opened the new Bolling Hall Library in Bradford with the City’s Lord Mayor. Posted 10 April 2013 Read 'Bookstart Bear opens new Bradford library' -
Picture books shortlisted for prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal News
Eight stories with beautiful illustrations in line for award If you're looking for the best new picture books to share with your child, why not be inspired by the Kate... Posted 26 March 2013 Read 'Picture books shortlisted for prestigious Kate...' -
Storytime events celebrate Northern Ireland children's festival News
Authors, storytellers and the Bookstart Bear bring the fun of sharing books to families Three special Booktrust storytime events formed part of the celebrations of the first Humdinger! Children's Book... Posted 22 March 2013 Read 'Storytime events celebrate Northern Ireland children's...' -
Latest from Booktrust: February 2013 News
Children's Laureate presents picture book award Julia Donaldson visited Bishop Stortford College in Hertfordshire to present the award for the 2013 Bishop Stortford Picture Book Award. Callum’s Incredible... Posted 8 March 2013 Read 'Latest from Booktrust: February 2013 ' 2 comments
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