Book Play: Supporting early years

In this 'how to' workshop we'll explore how to use our favourite picture books as a starting point for creating stories and games.   

We'll start by covering the basics of turning a picture book into a sensory story by adding in toys and objects. Then we'll let go of the idea that a picture book should be read cover to cover. Instead, we will discuss how we can dip in and out of books, using them as a springboard to create imaginative play, chat and fun.  

This event is for anyone with wee children in their family, or for people working with young children.  

Babes in arms are welcome, but the focus is on the adult participants.   

Bring along your favourite picture book!  

About the workshop leader

Ailie Finlay is a writer and storyteller who has been creating sensory stories and getting creative with books for over twenty-five years. She works regularly with the Scottish Book Trust, the Scottish Storytelling Centre, the Edinburgh International Book Festival and NHS Lothian, amongst others. Ailie is founder of My Kind of Book and director of the Accessible Book & Story Festival (mykindofbook.org.uk) 

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