Children & Families<\/a>\u00a0 >\u00a0 Forest of Stories<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Forest of Stories” admin_label=”title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#232459″ title_font_size=”77px” custom_margin=”||12px|||” title_font_size_tablet=”65px” title_font_size_phone=”45px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Join in with a fun and engaging reading programme for children aged birth to five years[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Forest-of-Stories-Orange-2×1-1.jpg” alt=”Cartoon illustrations of forest animals. Text: Forest of Stories” title_text=”Forest of Stories Orange” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
What is Forest of Stories?<\/h2>\n
Our engaging Forest of Stories packs contain everything a family needs to begin their reading journey at home and to build reading into their daily routine, whether by reading at bedtime or just finding some quiet moments each day to share a story. Families can pick up a Forest of Stories pack from any of our 45 libraries in Suffolk.<\/p>\n
Reading with your child is a wonderful way to help them grow and learn. Creating a daily routine of sharing stories and rhymes helps your child to develop their communication skills and begin to understand the world around them. It\u2019s also a great bonding time for you and your little one!<\/p>\n
Libraries are calm welcoming spaces for new parents. Families can enjoy the space in their own way, whether by exploring our books, enjoying a much-needed stop or taking in our range of children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n
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Benefits of reading<\/h3>\n
Children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at school than their peers, have higher levels of self-esteem and a greater ability to cope with difficult situations.<\/p>\n
Reading for pleasure can reduce the symptoms of depression and improve wellbeing throughout life. It can make people feel more connected to the wider community, increase their understanding of their own identity, improve empathy and it gives readers an insight into the world view of others.<\/p>\n
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