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Pete the Sheep Online!

Pete the Sheep Power-Point presentation

HarperCollins Publishers Australia has organised Pete the Sheep to be available as a Power-Point presentation for NSS participants to assist with large storytime readings of the book for National Simultaneous Storytime.

If you would like a copy of the power-point as well as the NSS activity sheets click on the below link:

Pete the Sheep Online and activities

Bruce Whatley special guest at Shoalhaven Libraries Storytime!

We are very excited to announce that Bruce Whatley will be the special guest at the Shoalhaven Libraries Nowra National Simultaneous Storytime.

If you live in the Nowra area this is a wonderful opportunity to meet this renowned author and illustrator.

When: Wednesday 27th May 2009, 11am
Where: Shoalhaven Libraries Nowra, 10 Berry Street, Nowra NSW
For more information contact Jessica Green on 02 4429 3712

National Simultaneous Storytime Pete the Sheep activities by Bruce Whatley!

Download your own copy of the special edition National Simultaneous Storytime activity sheets drawn by Bruce Whatley, illustrator of Pete the Sheep

Activity Sheets

Jackie French - 5 questions in 5 minutes!

Read the latest interview with Jackie French, celebrated Author ofPete the Sheep, where she answers the tough questions such as Where did the idea for Pete the Sheep from? Jackie French interview Jackie French Biography Bruce Whatley Biography

Book for 2009

We are delighted to announce that the 2009 NSS book is:

Pete the Sheep
Written by: Jackie French
Illustrated by: Bruce Whatley
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 0207199663 (hbk)
ISBN: 0207199744 (pbk.)

Shaun is a shearer and instead of a sheepdog to help him, he's got a sheep sheep - Pete. After being rejected by the other shearers and their dogs, Shaun and Pete set up a sheep salon in town. Sheep from everywhere arrive to have their wool shorn in the latest style and even the shearers' dogs end up arriving for a cut in order to look gorgeous.

Merchandise

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When

Wednesday, 27 May 2009
11:00 AM

What is it

The Australian Library and Information Association organises National Simultaneous Storytime
in May every year. The aim is to:

• promote the value of reading and literacy
• promote the value of books
• promote an Australian writer and publisher, and
• promote storytime activities in public libraries and communities around the country.

National Simultaneous Storytime provides a great opportunity to involve parents, grandparents,
the press and others to participate in and enjoy the occasion. At the same time, it highlights
the importance of reading and literacy for children, and demonstrates how this can be a fun experience.

Background

The first National Simultaneous Storytime was held during Library and Information Week 2001. From 2002 - 2007, NSS took place during National Literacy and Numeracy Week. In 2008, due to popular demand NSS returned to Library and Information Week with great success. NSS continues to attract a wide audience from around Australia.

In 2008, approximately 110,000 children at over 830 locations took part in the simultaneous reading of Arthur written by Amanda Graham and illustrated by Donna Gynell.
Books in previous years

• 2008 - Arthur written by Amanda Graham and illustrated by Donna Gynell
• 2007 - The Magic Hat written by Mem Fox and Illustrated by Tricia Tusa
• 2006 - Good night, me by Andrew Daddo and illustrated by Emma Quay
• 2005 - Wombat stew by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts
• 2004 - Muddled-up farm written by Mike Dumbleton and illustrated by Jobi Murphy
• 2003 - I don't want to go to school written by Christine Harris and illustrated by Craig Smith
• 2002 - Mrs Wilkinson's chooks by Leone Peguero and Mike Spoor
• 2001 - Edward the emu written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement