Booktrust partners with Pearson

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 24/06/2011 - 13:29 Booktrust and Pearson will be giving two free books to every child starting school in England this autumn, as part of 2011's Booktime scheme. Puffin title Tinga Tinga Tales-Why Elephant has a Trunk and Face Painting, from Pearson UK, will be given to 690,000 children in reception classes, with 1.38 million books being given away. The programme will also be supported by downloads and games on the website, www.booktime.org.uk. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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