Bookstart Clackmannanshire
The Books for Babies project is a joint initiative between Forth Valley Health Board, Clackmannanshire Council and Booktrust to encourage parents and carers to share books with their babies from as early an age as possible.
Bookstart Packs are given to all babies born in Clackmannanshire so that all children have access to books from a young age. Parents,carers and their babies then have the opportunity to read together and discover the enjoyment of books and enhance early language and communication skills.
Bookstart Rhyme Time for Babies and Toddlers
Come and join us for songs, rhymes and stories at Alloa Library every Monday (excluding school and public holidays) 10.00 am - 10.30 am.
Bookstart Packs
Bookstart pack for babies 0-12 months
Your free Bookstart Pack will be distributed by your Health Visitor when your baby is 3 months old. If you have not yet received your pack, please ask your Health Visitor.
The pack contains:
- Free books;
- Information about library facilities;
- An acknowledgement slip;
- A voucher for another free book.
When you receive your pack you should complete the acknowledgement slip and return it to your Health Visitor.
To Claim Another Free Book
Simply take your voucher along to your local library and choose from these titles relating to everyday routines for baby
- Good Morning
- Playtime
- Bathtime
- Good Night
Note that titles may vary.
Bookstart+ pack for toddlers 12 months+
This pack will be distributed by your Health Visitor when your child is 12 months+. Additional distribution will be available via libraries.
My Bookstart Treasure Chest for children 3 years old
This pack will be distributed in your child's pre-pre-school year via educational care establishments or play group.
Booktouch pack for blind and partially sighted children and children with additional needs from 0-4 years
To obtain a free Booktouch pack please contact us at the number below.
Bookstart Book Crawl
A library joining incentive for children aged 0-4 years, available in all local libraries in Clackmannanshire. Collect a sticker each visit, and when your card is full receive a certificate (5 stickers required). Please ask library staff for details.
Dual Language Materials
Dual language materials are available on request. Please contact the number below for full details.
Further Information
For more information, you can visit the Bookstart website.
External Links
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Senior Bright Start Worker, Early Years
Hillfoots Family Centre, Park Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AG
Tel: 01259 751206 / 450000 Fax: 01259 750184
Email: pthomson@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.
Updated: Feb 8 2008 10:20 | Top © Copyright 2000-2008 Clackmannanshire Council. All rights reserved.