National Simultaneous Storytime 2010

National Simultaneous Storytime is a campaign organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, in which a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously to children in a variety of venues around Australia.

This campaign promotes the value of books and encourages young people to read, share books and become involved in other fun and engaging literary based activities. The campaign is an integral part of promoting the value of reading and literacy within Australian society.

In 2009, over 120,000 children and adults across Australia took part in National Simultaneous Storytime, reading the book Pete the Sheep, written by Jackie French illustrated by Bruce Whatley.

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2010 Book

We are delighted to announce that the 2010 National Simultaneous Storytime book is:

Little White Dogs Can't Jump
Written by: Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith
Illustrated by: Bruce Whatley
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN : 9780207198830

Smudge and his family have got a problem to solve - Smudge's legs are so short that he can't jump into the car! One of the children in the family devises a series of ingenious ways of getting Smudge into the car, but none of them work.

Finally, it is Mum who solves the problem.

This is the book for all those who fell in love with The Ugliest Dog in the World and have been wondering what became of that irresistible creature.

Ages 5+

When

Wednesday, 26 May 2010
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.

• 2009 - Pete the Sheep by Jackie French and illustrated by Bruce Whatley
• 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