Bookbug for Professionals and Practitioners

Scottish Book Trust was given responsibility for Early Years book gifting in Scotland by the Scottish Government in April 2009.

Following consultation with stakeholders and with the support of the Scottish Government, we have developed a new improved book gifting programme which firmly links into Scottish educational and parenting policies.

The new model is based on the same premise of encouraging parents to share books with their children from as early an age as possible, and the programme will continue to be delivered in partnership with all Local Authority Library and Education Services and NHS boards across Scotland. 

The public face of the new programme is Bookbug, a cuddly, friendly little creature, who will capture the hearts of children and parents across Scotland, inspiring them to share books and visit their local library together.

The professional face of Bookbug will be known as Scottish Book Trust’s Early Years Programme, to reinforce with partners, funders and sponsors its image as an effective early intervention programme, underpinned by strong research and solid outcomes.

 

Bookbug Baby Pack contentsBookbug Packs

 

 

 

 

Bookbug's Library Challenge (Very Hungry Caterpillar certificate)Bookbug's Library Challenge

 

 

 

 

 

Bookbug SessionBookbug Sessions

 

 

 

 

Promotional BannersGuidance & Support

 

 

 

 

Early Years Local Area Coordinators in OrkneyEarly Years Local Area Coordinators

 

 

 

 

 

Research

To read more about the benefits and outcomes of the programme, visit our Research section.

Training

Scottish Book Trust has developed an Early Years training programme, which offers a range of paid-for training packages for early years, library and health practitioners. Visit our Training section for further information.