Families will be invited to track down free hidden books in Newcastle this spring as part of a giveaway of 1,000 copies.
The Big Story Hunt will take place in March at Eldon Square and sees the shopping centre partner up with the National Literacy Trust on an initiative aimed at getting children excited about reading.
It will get under way on March 5 when families will be able to pick up a Look For A Book pack and then set off to seek out 10 different children's books located around the Eldon Square.
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And there will be clues available on Eldon Square and Read North East's social media channels.
The books, which will aimed at a range of ages from babies to 12 years, will be free to take home and the stock, once discovered, will be replenished throughout the day.
Read North East, a National Literacy Trust campaign to raise local literacy levels and encourage parents to play, chat and read to their babies and children, will also have a stand set up in the mall, at St Andrew's Way, on the day.
This will have a supply of books to give away, for anyone who might not locate a hidden one or who might want to swap if the young finder prefers a different title.
The charity intends to give away 1,000 free books - one per child while stocks last - at the Newcastle event.
The stall will be open from 9am until 5pm, with the Big Story Hunt itself taking place throughout the day from 9am to 3pm.
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