Children in the Vale are being encouraged to take part in a summer reading challenge.
The Story Garden is the theme of this year's Reading Agency initiative, encouraging youngsters to discover the wonders of nature through storytelling.
From this weekend, local children can sign up for the challenge at any library across the Vale of Glamorgan.
For every two books read and returned, readers will recieve stickers and a special folder to track their reading journey - while anyone who reads six books or more will get a medal and a certificate of achivement.
For every two books read and returned, participants will receive stickers and a special folder to track their reading journey.
Those who read six or more books will be awarded a medal and a certificate of achievement.
Cllr Rhiannon Birch, cabinet member for education at Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: "We are thrilled to see the Summer Reading Challenge return once again to Vale of Glamorgan libraries, and The Story Garden theme offers a wonderful opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of the natural world through books."
“We hope that every child in the Vale feels inspired to discover new stories through the Summer Reading Challenge and grow their love of reading in a fun and supportive way over the summer holidays.”
The annual challenge aims to inspire children to develop their literacy and language skills outside of school.
Among the featured 'Story Garden' titles this year are Clara Anganuzzi's The Ocean Gardener, James Carter's BOING! A Bouncy Book of Bugs and Alex Mullarky's The Edge of the Silver Sea.
To find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge, visit the Vale of Glamorgan Council website.

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