A “ground-breaking” illustrated children’s book designed to teach youngsters aged four to seven about cybersecurity is being launched in what is said to be a world first.
The Bongles and The Crafty Crows teaches young learners how to create passwords and passcodes using three random words, helping them to explore, play and communicate while using digital technologies, while keeping their online information safer and more secure.
It is being launched on Monday by Education Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government and is described as a first of its kind.
Every Primary One child in Scotland will receive a copy of The Bongles and The Crafty Crows in their Book Bug Bag – due to be distributed next month ahead of Scottish Book Week from November 13-19, with Gaelic language versions sent to schools delivering in that medium.
Scotland’s Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: “This is a fantastic story and a great opportunity to introduce young children to cybersecurity.
“Digital technology is going to be at the heart of these children’s lives and it’s so important to help them learn how to stay safe online.
“I’m pleased that every P1 pupil in our schools will be receiving a copy of the book ahead of Book Week Scotland.
