Now in its ninth successful year, National Simultaneous Storytime 2009 aims to celebrate and acknowledge the vital work being done in libraries, schools and communities around Australia to develop young people's literacy and numeracy skills.
The event has been organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, (ALIA) to promote the value of reading and literacy, the importance of Australia's book industry and the role of libraries.
‘Pete the Sheep’ is written by the award winning author, Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley and published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
Sue Huntley, the President of the Australian Library and Information Association has requested to come to Braidwood for the storytime.
Please book on 4842 2091.
Jackie French’s other books continue to receive many awards and commendations. ‘How High can a Kangaroo Hop’, and ‘The Camel Who Crossed Australia’ have been named Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Books, while a ‘Rose for the Anzac Boys’ has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council Book of the Year. Several other books are on the 2009 children's choice book of the Year shortlists in Australia and in the UK and USA.
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