A giant book bus is heading to Newport this week, and it could be just the thing to get your little ones excited about reading.
The Works has launched its Find Your Story Book Bus, a travelling pop-up experience designed to spark a love of books in children, and Newport is one of the stops on its UK-wide tour. The bus will be parked up at Friars Walk Shopping Centre, giving families a chance to come along, explore, and hopefully leave with a new favourite story.
The whole idea behind the tour is pretty simple. Getting kids interested in reading can be a challenge, especially when there are screens competing for their attention at every turn. The Works reckons that making books feel like an event, something worth going out to see, can make a real difference.
Friars Walk has become a go-to spot for family activities in Newport, and the arrival of the book bus is likely to draw a decent crowd over its visit. Parents and carers are being encouraged to bring children along to browse, discover new titles, and take part in the experience on board.
The tour is rolling across the UK with Newport firmly on the map, which is a solid win for the city. Access to books and reading resources matters, and events like this one help bring that access directly to communities rather than expecting families to seek it out themselves.
If you are planning a trip to Friars Walk anyway, it is well worth timing it to coincide with the bus being there. Keep an eye on The Works social media channels for exact dates and times during the Newport stop.