Local children were introduced to the magic of story telling as part of a special celebration for National Bookstart Day at Islington Council’s Central Library on Friday 7 October.<br><br>The ‘Books are Magical’ story telling morning was especially designed for under fives to introduce them to the fascinating and creative worlds found within books.<br><br>Children arrived in fancy dress based on characters in books and were entertained by librarians with stories, songs and rhymes. <br><br>Bookstart Day is an annual event to promote the Bookstart scheme that provides all children and parents in Islington with free books and advice on reading together. Bookstart bags were handed out to parents on the day.<br><br>Ends
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