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If you’re a parent or carer, then you may well have asked yourself this question: how do I get my little one to take an interest in books and to enjoy stories?

And nowadays, with a world dominated by smartphones and tablets, it’s quite a challenge.

But with nearly 40% of local 5-year-olds starting school without the language and communication skills they need, it’s a challenge families and schools need to rise to.

Well, an event took place at the Five Children’s Trust in Speke, where The National Literacy Trust launched their  three-year initiative to boost children’s

early language and communication skills.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Merseyside reporter, Tom Walker, was at the Gruffalo-themed storytelling event