Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. The 50 Word ...

Bestselling author Elle McNicoll joins us on Authors Live to share her YA debut, Some Like it Cold!

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Changing time is a great opportunity for face-to-face interaction. Show lots of smiles and expression on your face as you share this song while you change your baby's nappy. Soon your baby will ...

Picture books offer an entry point into the world of literacy for babies – even before they are born – as well as throughout their early years of development. There is a solid evidence base that ...

Before they can talk, babies communicate through gestures, facial expressions and sounds; watching your baby’s cues and responding appropriately can help you find out what they like, build an ...

We have five copies of Reek by Alastair Chisholm to be won, thanks to our friends at Barrington Stoke! All you need to do is answer the question at the bottom of the page. Entries close at 11.59pm on ...

Full terms and conditions apply. 'This touch-and-feel book of numbers is truly a joy to explore! Peas are tucked up in bed, mushrooms wobble and apples gleam - the simple yet but fun illustrations of ...

This article was written by Professor Anna Franklin and Taysa-Ja Newman. Newborn babies’ vision is very poor, and as a result they benefit from the high contrast of black and white books with big bold ...

Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. The 50 Word Fiction competition includes four categories: adult writers, all-age Gaelic ...

New and classic works from some of our favourite writers who have lived and worked in Scotland. Scotland has always punched well above its weight on the literary scene. Look for these in your local ...

Essential information for individuals and organisations applying to the Book Week Scotland 2024 event fund. Please note: Applications for funding for Book Week Scotland 2024 have now closed. Although ...