Book Bags will be available for young children in Tipperary to help prepare them to start school according to Government TD Michael Murphy. Children leaving pre-school and starting primary school are invited to visit their local library to pick up a Book Bag and take the opportunity to join the library as part of the “My Little Library” initiative.
The books and resources in the Book Bag support parents and their children in the transition to primary school. 110,000 free books will be available nationally and books are available in both English and Irish.
Deputy Murphy says the scheme is great news for families with young children in Tipperary, who want to take the time over the summer to prepare their children to transition to primary school.
The TD is also reminding the public that library membership is available free of charge and that reading books is a great way for parents to support their children with their early language and literacy development.
