EACH’s ‘Free Books for Kids’ offer is proving a real page-turner

Young bookworms have the chance to treat themselves to a new summer holiday read as part of an initiative run by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

Lois with free books for kids poster EACH

“We hope it encourages and entertains young readers throughout the school holiday” – EACH’s ‘Free Books for Kids’ offer is proving a real page-turner.

The charity, which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions, has 44 Retail shops across East Anglia.

All are running a campaign throughout the school holidays whereby children can pop in and pick up a free book.

EACH Head of Retail Central Operations Sarah Throssell said: “We’re thrilled to be running this fabulous initiative again. It’s a regular school holiday event for us and, as ever, we hope it encourages and entertains young readers throughout the summer. It’s always popular and well-received, particularly during the school holidays when families may be struggling for low-cost ideas to keep children entertained. A few of our shops have even organised afternoon story-telling sessions, where children can enjoy a piece of fruit and free stories. It’s lovely to see and then to watch the children go and pick their book from the shelf.”

EACH has three hospices – The Nook, in Framingham Earl, near Norwich, The Treehouse, in Ipswich, and at Milton, near Cambridge.

To find out where your nearest shop is, head here.

 



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