Simultaneous storytime

Gosford Council's Long Day Care Centre in Umina will take part in National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, May 26.

The annual event is orchestrated by the Australian Library and Information Association that features one book written and illustrated by Australians, read simultaneously to children in a variety of venues nationally.

Gosford Council's director of community services Mr Terry Thirlwell said the campaign promoted the value of books and encouraged young people to read, share books and become involved in other fun and engaging literary-based activities.

This year's event will feature Little White Dogs Can't Jump written by Bruce Whatley and illustrated by Rosie Smith.

"National Simultaneous Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity for parents, grandparents and other relatives to get involved in the day which demonstrates the significant positive effects that reading has in a child's development," Mr Thirlwell said.

The Peninsula event will take place from 11am at 10 Australia Ave, Umina.

Press release, 19 May 2010 Terry Thirlwell, Gosford Council