Pupils at St Oswald's C of E Primary School, part of the Collaborative Trust, today took part in a special “Book Hunt” designed to spread the joy of reading beyond the classroom.
Children who have shown exceptional enthusiasm for reading this year were rewarded with the opportunity to hide donated pre-loved books around the local community of Guiseley for others to discover.
Each book includes a message encouraging the finder to enjoy the story and then pass the book on so that even more people can share in the experience.
"Reading is such an important part of a child’s development, and we are always looking for ways to inspire children to develop a lifelong love of books. This book hunt not only celebrates the children’s dedication to reading but also encourages them to think about how stories can bring people together,” said Mrs Harrison, Reading Lead at St Oswald's.
“By sharing books with the wider community, we hope to remind people of all ages of the simple joy of picking up a book and getting lost in a story. A book discovered unexpectedly can spark imagination, curiosity and conversation, and we love the idea that our pupils are helping to spread that magic across the community.”
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Tony Johnson joined the youngsters on their mission...
1. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Pupils Oliver Medhurst-Brown, Odette Birch, Rae Harrison teacher, Evie Keating, John Sheen, Tabitha Lawrence and Seth Duerden. | Tony Johnson
2. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Children who have shown exceptional enthusiasm for reading this year were rewarded with the opportunity to hide donated pre-loved books. | Tony Johnson
3. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Pupils Oliver Medhurst-Brown, Odette Birch, Evie Keating, John Sheen, Tabitha Lawrence and Seth Duerden from St Oswald's C of E Primary School Guiseley. | Tony Johnson
4. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Each book will contain a special message explaining that it is part of the community Book Hunt. | Tony Johnson
5. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Guiseley residents are encouraged to take part in the hunt. | Tony Johnson
6. St Oswald's C of E Primary School pupils plant books around Guiseley
Children came dressed as their favourite book characters. | Tony Johnson