Free events in Inverness for Bookbug Week
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, invites families to join Bookbug’s Big Picnic this week.
During Bookbug Week, hundreds of free events will be held across the country, as part of the annual celebration of Scotland’s national book-gifting programme and song and rhyme sessions.
Events include sessions at Inverness Library tomorrow, Thurday and Saturday, each from 11am.
Five Fat Peas will be gifted during Bookbug Week sessions: a selection of song and rhymes about Bookbug’s favourites foods, that families can enjoy together.
The free sessions for babies to four-year-olds are attended by thousands of parents and children every year. To tie in with this year’s theme, many Bookbug sessions will provide healthy picnic food.
Scottish Book Trust is also partnering with Stoats to provide their new children’s Stoaters oat bars to Bookbug sessions in Inverness.
Marc Lambert, CEO of Scottish Book Trust, said: “Bookbug Week is now in its ninth year, and families and carers can celebrate by joining Bookbug’s Big Picnic. We hope everyone enjoys the fantastic songs and rhymes in Five Fat Peas along with our beautiful song and rhyme mats. If you’ve never attended a Bookbug session before, Bookbug Week is the perfect time to try – everyone is welcome.”
Maree Todd, Scotland's minister for children and young people, said: “Bookbug’s Big Picnic helps to encourage an early love of books among children while also providing great opportunities for parents, carers and their children to spend time together, learning through reading and singing.
“The song and rhyme sessions are a fantastic way for families to bond and the learning materials in the Bookbug bags have simple reading, writing and counting activities for parents to try at home with their children. Sharing just one song or rhyme a day can make a big difference to a child's development and give parent and child a chance to share a special moment together.”
