‘Babies Love Books’ to encourage reading at home

EVERY child born in Ireland is to get a free book from the Government as part of its message that reading begins at home.

Around 70,000 Babies Love Books packs have been put together, including 7,000 featuring Bran ag Obair for parents who raise their child through Irish.

The majority will receive Humpty Dumpty and other Rhymes in the gift box being given out at most maternity hospitals, with a card which reads: “Welcome baby and congratulations parents. This book is a gift from the Minister for Education and Science on your birthday.”