'Getting books in the post addressed to my son is really exciting for him. Teenage girl assaulted in Lanarkshire town's 'troubled' main streetĪ parent, whose young child is already receiving books thanks to the campaign, said: “I think all children should get to have a story at bedtime.'Spending precious time reading together develops a child’s communication and language skills as well as helping them build strong relationships and feel safe.” Read More Related Articles Stories are an important part of childhood and Children 1st wants to ensure that all children get to experience the joy of books and reading with their family.

“By donating today at people can help more children who don’t have access to books at home develop a love of reading. Gary Kernahan, Children 1st Director of Fundraising, told Lanarkshire Live: 'We were thrilled with the quality of entries we received to Children 1st’s design a bookmark competition and I would like to congratulate Mia, Harper and Fraser for their fantastic work. Harper's brilliant design (Image: Freelance)Īlongside the books, Children 1st also offers practical and emotional support to help families keep their children safe and support their wellbeing and development.

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