BY Martin Dunlop | December 3 | 
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A visit from Gruffalo brings fiction to life
A special guest was on hand to help youngsters from St Cuthbert’s Primary School, Glasgow celebrate the re-opening of their new school library on Monday November 15.
The life-sized star of Julia Donaldson’s book The Gruffalo lumbered into the school to share in the celebrations with pupils, their parents and members of the local community.
The book, which has sold more than 10.5 million copies, recently topped a poll of favourite books for children and parents and has won several prizes for children’s literature.
The very special guest was invited to join in the celebrations by Susan Quinn, St Cuthbert’s headteacher.
“We wanted someone who would ignite the imaginations of the children and who better than the Gruffalo,” Ms Quinn said of her choice.
“With books newly donated by the Scottish Books Trust and Kelvin Books, we have refurbished the school library to encourage the youngsters to read more and to enhance their interest in books.”
Bailie Jean McFadden, executive member for education at Glasgow City Council, spoke positively on St Cuthbert’s aim to encourage more children to read.
“The benefits of reading from a young age are well known,” she said.
“It is so important that we instil and encourage a love for reading in primary school and parents, teachers, and pupils can then build on this foundation.
“Reading is knowledge and knowledge is power.”
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