When you were little, do you remember reading a children’s book that fired your imagination or filled you with joy?
There is so much comfort and solace in a great children’s tale, which is why I am so saddened that fewer children than ever are reading for pleasure in Merseyside – something I hope to change with your brilliant support.
Research tells us that reading books for sheer delight is the best way for children to improve their literacy, feel more confident, feel better in themselves overall and boost other areas of learning.
So, with the National Literacy Trust warning that childhood literacy levels are at an all-time low across the country – and especially in Merseyside – I am on a mission to get a copy of ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’ into every Primary School in Liverpool and Knowsley.
This means more than 40,000 children could have access to a book which celebrates where they live and encourages them to read for pleasure. Having a book which children can relate to makes them more likely to pick it up and start reading. The same applies to adults.
Featuring my storytelling mascots Lamby, Flossie and the rest of the Woolly Crew, this book finds them catching a ride with Bertie the Liver Bird, who shows them the City from the top of the Liver Building. With a map and some fascinating facts about the City, there is something for everyone inside the pages.
We all have a special interest in the place we are from, or call ‘Home’. The aim of this book is to encourage children and families to pick up a book which speaks to them. I want them to read it, enjoy it, talk about the places and then explore parts of the City they haven’t visited before, or that they would like to re-visit.
About Jude
Hi, I’m Jude Lennon (yes, writing runs in the family!) – a storyteller and author who lives in Liverpool. I’m a former Early Years teacher and, having left the chalk face over 10 years ago, I remain passionate about children having access to books, stories, words and creativity.
Never without a book myself, I want all children to experience the feeling of losing themselves in pages which can offer adventure, solace, knowledge, escapism, comfort and company.
“Reading for pleasure and nurturing a love of reading in a child’s free time is a tangible way to equip children with the reading skills they need to thrive in school and beyond” The National Literacy Trust
So, in a nutshell, I want to give as many local children as possible opportunities for reading for pleasure and positive wellbeing.
Who is This Book For?
Four to eight-year-olds to be read to, or to read themselves.
Primary Schools exploring Liverpool as part of a Local Area topic.
Anyone who loves the City of Liverpool.
Anyone visiting Liverpool who is looking for a child-friendly guide.
To donate, visit here
Sponsorship Opportunities for local businesses
Email: Jude@littlelambpublishing.co.uk to sponsor this new picture book set in Liverpool. Opportunities include social media coverage, company logo inclusion in the book, being part of the sponsor list and much more!