Under the Booktime initiative, which is operated by reading charity Booktrust in association with publishing company Pearson, and backed by the DCSF, every child aged between four and five in England will receive Slowly, Slowly, Slowly Said the Sloth by Eric Carle. Children will also receive book packs containing Why Is the Sky Blue?, a novelty book based on real questions that children ask about the world around them.
The Booktime packs have been designed to encourage children to explore and discover their environment and the wider world. They also contain guidance for parents and carers to encourage sharing books with children.
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