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Tuesday 15 October 2024

SHAPE: Paws to Read, Monday 21st October 2024. Sign up today!

Reading to therapy animals offers children emotional comfort and boosts their confidence. The non-judgemental presence of animals reduces stress which makes reading more enjoyable. It improves literacy skills as children practice reading aloud in a relaxed environment, as well as fostering empathy responsibility and a love for both animals and books.


Open to readers aged 6 and above.

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