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January 2008 Edition The monthly newsletter for Bookstart schemes and partners News from Bookstart Bookstart donation to Salvation ArmyBookstart kick-started the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal by donating over 50,000 books for children aged 0-6. Read more... Read other stories Bookstars Who is doing what in the Bookstart community Children discover nature and enjoy songs and stories in a special autumnwatch Rhymetime event in Rochdale. Read more... Read events and stories from Bookstart schemes around the country And from Booktrust On 19 December Schools Secretary Ed Balls joined a celebration of the Booktime programme at a primary school in London. Read more... The winners of the 2007 Nestlé Children's Book Prize were announced on 12 December 2007 at a ceremony at the British Library. Read more... Book People Polly and the penguin Author and illustrator Polly Dunbar is one of the current rising stars of children’s literature and Booktrust Early Years Award winner with her book Penguin. We talk to Polly about her career and ask where she finds her inspiration. Read more... Competition   Here’s your chance to win three wonderful books, shortlisted in the 5 years and under category for this year’s Nestle Children’s Books Prize.   Read more...