KIDS across Glasgow have received free books thanks to country singer Dolly Parton.

Tenants of Wheatley Homes in Glasgow have recently received free books following a partnership between the Wheatley Foundation and the Jolene singer.

The foundation, which is part of the Wheatley Group, has teamed up with Parton’s Imagination Library to help children develop their reading skills.

Imagination Library, which was set up by Parton back in 1995, allows children under the age of five to be sent a specially chosen book free of charge every month until their fifth birthday.

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On National Reading Day on January 23, the Wheatley Foundation announced that a total of 1293 young children have signed up to the scheme, with 25,206 books delivered since 2018.

Professor Paddy Gray, Wheatley Foundation chair, said: "The Imagination Library is a great way of introducing toddlers to the joys of reading.

"As well as increasing opportunities for children in later life, it really encourages regular family time too.

"On National Reading Day, we are proud to be able to announce that we have already distributed 25,000 books to children across Wheatley communities."

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Parton said she envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading and inspiring children to dream more, learn more, care more and be more.

Kirsty Hill, regional director (Scotland) of The Dollywood Foundation, added: "We are excited to be celebrating alongside the Wheatley Foundation as we deliver the 25,000th Imagination Library book to children living in their communities.

"Dolly Parton’s ongoing commitment to support children in Scotland through her Imagination Library means more and more families can experience the magic of a new book arriving every month, but we could never do it alone.

"We know the Wheatley Group share our passion to help give children the best start in life and without their commitment to Dolly’s vision none of this would have been possible.

"I look forward to celebrating the next big milestone as we continue to work together and support more children to dream big."

The books are also available to tenants of Wheatley Homes in Edinburgh and Dumfries and Galloway.