Babies & Early Years
Welcome to Bookbug, Scottish Book Trust’s Early Years Programme (formerly known as Bookstart in Scotland)
Bookbug for Professionals and Practitioners
First Minister Alex Salmond at the Bookbug launch event - click here to see larger version
Scottish Book Trust’s Early Years Programme is for children aged birth to four and their families, and includes the following elements:
Bookbug Packs - Free packs of books are gifted to all children in Scotland at six weeks, 18 months, three years and in Primary One
Bookbug Sessions - Free singing and rhyming sessions for children take place in libraries and other community venues across Scotland.
Bookbug's Library Challenge - Collect stamps every time you visit the library with your child to receive 5 beautifully illustrated certificates.
Find out more about Bookbug - Our new name and mascot are part of a range of recent improvements to the programme. See how the mascot was created and who we work with to deliver the programme.
BOOKBUG ALERT!
Register now to receive email reminders when it’s time for your next free pack of books and to receive book suggestion emails on your child’s birthday!
