Come and join the fun at your local library! G
loucestershire libraries welcome young children and their families. They are free to join and children can have their first library card from birth. You can borrow all sorts of books for your baby and toddler, from board books and picture books to storybooks for children learning to read. Children’s talking books and DVDs are also available.
Many of our libraries have regular Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions - for babies up to 18 months and their grown ups! We also hold frequent Story times as well as a variety of activities for children and their families throughout the year.
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes & other Baby Board books - Annie Kubler.
This award winning series is a great introduction to books through well-known nursery
rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time.
Dear Zoo lift the flap book - Rod Campbell.
This classic lift-the-flap book has been a favourite with older babies and toddlers ever since it was first published - we love it!
Visit our Small Steps parenting website for more baby book ideas as well as books for older toddlers and pre-school children.
Children up to the age of 5 are also able to join Bookstart Bear Club at their local county library. On joining your child will get a free pack with a Bookstart Bear passport and bookmark. Your child can collect stamps in their passport each time they take part in any library activity or borrow a book. Once your child has collected six stamps they will be awarded a certificate, there are 10 certificates to collect!
For more information contact your local library or visit
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries
Favourite Nursery Rhymes...
Nursery rhymes are a fantastic way to develop pre-literacy skills and all young children love singing & acting them out!
The top 5 nursery rhymes as voted by Small Steps members are:
1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 2. Incey Wincey Spider 3. Row Row Row your Boat 4. The Wheels on the Bus 5. Round and Round the Garden
The words & lyrics of 25 of the all time favourites are online at:
www.smallstepsonline.co.uk Have fun!
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