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Bibles for Bairns
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Gift a Bible to each baby in Scotland
What is Bibles for Bairns?
A free Bible for every child
born in Scotland!
Watch the video below to find out how families are enjoying reading the Bible together.
Do you know a baby who was born in Scotland in 2025?
You can register them to receive a free Share-a-Story Bible and other fun resources.
Please ask the parent or carer of the child for permission, if you are not registering your own child.
Expecting to have a baby later in 2025?
We know you have a lot going on.
Register here and we’ll remind you later in the year.
Reading to babies and young children helps them learn and grow.
It helps them to feel safe and loved. It builds self-esteem, vocabulary, imagination and even improves sleeping patterns.
What if the stories read to babies and young children at these crucial moments were stories from the Bible: stories that told children they were safe and loved by a God who made them, and who will always be with them as they learn and grow.
How it works
Once a child has been signed up, they’ll receive the Share a Story Bible on their 1st birthday.
On their 2nd, 3rd and 4th birthdays we’ll send birthday cards and fun resources to encourage the whole family to keep engaging with the Bible.
On their 5th birthday, they’ll be given a children’s Bible to start to read themselves and to explore with the adults in the family.
We would love for you and your church to be part of Bibles for Bairns.
We can reach more babies with a gift of a Share a Story Bible on their 1st birthday if we do it together.
How to share Bibles for Bairns in your community
1. Download this printable poster to raise awareness in your community.
2. A printable leaflet to share with friends, colleagues and neighbours.
3. Share the Bibles for Bairns impact video in your church or community group. Tap the link below to show the Vimeo page, select the ‘Download’ symbol under the video title.
There are lots of churches around Scotland that support Bibles for Bairns.
Find your local one here.
Are you a church hoping to partner with us?
Click through to register.
Your Frequently Asked Questions about Bibles for Bairns
Still got questions?
If you have another question that is not answered here, please feel free to email us at bairns@scottishbiblesociety.org and we will be glad to help.
With gratitude to the following organisations for their support of this project:
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