CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
STORYTIME GOES VIRTUAL WITH BRIGHTLY COLOURED CHICKENS Isaac kids will join many others across Australia on Wednesday, 27 May, as National Simultaneous Storytime hits the digital pavement for a virtual storytime event. Emma Watkins (everyone’s favourite Yellow Wiggle) is sharing this year’s book, Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford, with Isaac library members. The book tells the story of the chickens Whitney and Britney and the signing fun they get up to.
country at the same time, uniting together in a whimsical fantasy world where chooks wear feather boas and foxes are their best friend. “I whole-heartedly encourage parents and caregivers to log on with their Isaac libraries membership and read along with their children.” Organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the event in its 20th successful year.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the region is excited to be part of this national occasion regardless of where the book is read
To join in, simply log into www.storyboxlibrary.com.au with your Isaac libraries membership. If you’re not a member, sign up at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-libraries – it’s free!
“It’s such a colourful, vibrant, fun activity that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian written and illustrated children’s book,” Mayor Baker said.
Storybox Library is one of the many free digital resources available to Isaac Libraries’ members. With over 300 stories read by some of Australia’s best storytellers. Each title comes with some great ideas for at home activities.
“This year the virtual event is asking everyone to read together online, no matter where you are.” Mayor Baker said the best part of joining in is knowing you are doing it with thousands of people across the
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