SPAR Slovenia supplied children and youth books to the Paediatric Clinics at the University Medical Centres in Ljubljana and Maribor. In addition, they provided Stickermania sticker collection albums to make hospital stays more pleasant.

SPAR Slovenia is aware that reading helps children’s intellectual, emotional, and linguistic development. It feeds their imagination, helps develop empathy, and expands their vocabulary*. With this in mind, SPAR Slovenia donated a variety of books, from picture books to textbooks, chosen with the help of hospital school managers, with the aim of making hospital stays easier and more enjoyable for children and to introduce children to the world of books. SPAR Slovenia also provided Stickermania albums and stickers for the children waiting.

Manja Žugman from the Pediatric Clinic in Ljubljana expressed gratitude for the donated books, highlighting their role in enriching vocabulary, providing knowledge, and exploring other worlds. The Paediatric Clinic in Maribor emphasised that SPAR Slovenia’s donation will comfort hospitalised children, aiding in psychological and emotional support, recovery, and maintaining a positive mood.

SPAR Slovenia believes the new books and textbooks will enrich the libraries of paediatric clinics, support education in hospital schools, and inspire young readers.

*Source: NIJZ: Lifestyle – Encouraging reading – Why is reading so important? https://nijz.si/zivljenjski-slog/spodbujanje-branja-zakaj-je-branje-tako-zelo-pomembno/

Source: SPAR Slovenia

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SPAR Slovenia, operated by ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG), was granted a licence by SPAR International to operate under the brand in 1991. ASPIAG is a subsidiary of SPAR Austria AG. SPAR has become a key employer in the country, both through its corporate businesses as well as through licenses being granted to independent retailers to expand the brand further.