A NURSERY in Andover has been leaving books laying around the town for children to find, in a bid to encourage them to read.

Blooming Kids Day Nursery have left the selection of books all around Andover and the surrounding areas.

They have been placed near schools or parks for children to find and take home to read with their families.

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The practitioners thought sharing these books would be a lovely way to give back and engage with the local community, through a shared love of reading.

They have said they hope the children in Andover have a “fantastic time searching for these books” and find “joy in reading them”.

They also hope it will be something that “anyone can contribute towards” and “hopefully become part of something really wonderful”.

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Several photos shared by the nursery with the Advertiser show where a few of the books have been placed.