CHESHIRE West and Chester libraries have a range of events planned for Pyjamarama Week this week.

Pyjamarama is a new national scheme that replaces the old National BookStart Week and promotes the magic of having a bedtime story

Libraries will be celebrating with Nick Sharratt and his book this year. Car, Car Truck Sheep is a noisy sing song through vehicles of all kinds to the tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep. The scheme also has the support of such literary stars as Matilda, Ben and Holly, Horrid Henry and Tracy Beaker.

Library events include Pyjamarama themed story-time and crafts in Westminster Park, Chester, Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port and numerous libraries in the borough.

Council leader Cllr Louise Gittins, Portfolio Holder for Wellbeing said: “Reading and singing rhymes is one of the best bonding experiences that parents and carers can share with their children.

"Pyjamarama is a fantastic opportunity to get children engaged with rhymes and reading from a young age. I’d encourage families to come along to the fantastic events we have planned at libraries across the borough. Wearing pyjamas is optional for added fun.

“All events are free and if you’re not currently a library member you can join for free, either online or at any Cheshire West library.”

On Wednesday, June 5, from 10.30am-11.30am at Westminster Park, Chester, there will be Storytime and crafts, with the same activity at Whitby Park from 1-2pm the same day.

On Thursday, June 6, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in Blacon Library, there will be a 'Bump and Rhyme' session for pregnant mums.