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Get Ready for School bags available from Suffolk Libraries

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Suffolk Libraries is offering Get Ready for School book bags for families with children about to start school.

The bags contain handy information booklets that cover all the skills that children need to be ready to start school such as developing speech, using the toilet and wearing school uniform.

Get Ready for School bags also include three reassuring stories about starting school that children can read with their families. These titles are:

Any member of Suffolk Libraries can borrow a Get Ready for School book bag for free from any library in Suffolk.

Suffolk Libraries also has many recommended reads for families with children about to start school.

Sophie Green, Children's Librarian for Suffolk Libraries, said:

"Our Get Ready for School lists feature lots of exciting picture books that can be used to help children learn about early years subjects in a fun way. Sharing a story can also provide an excellent opportunity to start a conversation about the kind of practical and social skills children will need at school such as getting dressed, sharing and having good table manners."

You can order the packs on our catalogue and find recommended Get Ready for School titles through our collections page.

You can also visit our page of parenting resources which includes information on our perinatal service, advice on getting the best out of the library, and recommended books covering a broad range of topics and challenges that come with raising a family.