Western star Dolly Parton has launched a project to give free books to children in care. Under this scheme, see more than 3,300 children in Scotland each month until their fifth birthday will be a free book.
Initiative, known as fantasy Library, Dollywood Foundation, the Scottish government and a new partnership between the Scottish Book Trust is the result.
Parton said: "I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful effort. Much of my music has been inspired by Scotland so it's only right that we are now in a position to bring more joy into the lives of the nation's looked after children.
From the bottom of my country heart, I want to thank the Scottish Government and the Scottish Book Trust for asking us to be part of something so special."
Imagination library has been wrapped around the world but it is the first time at the same time it has been introduced across a country.
Children's Minister Adam Ingram said: "The right support and care can make a real difference to children's future health, wellbeing and attainment, and it is particularly important to ensure looked after children get the same help so they can enjoy the same life chances as their peers.
Research also shows that children whose parents and carers talk to them frequently have better language skills than those who do not and that the presence of books in the home can have an important impact on long term achievement."
Marc Lambert, chief executive of Scottish Book Trust, added: "It's a real first for the UK that has come about because we all share the same strong values and are determined to make a fundamental contribution to the lives and prospects of all children in Scotland, especially those who are looked after."
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