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Kids Storytime goes online
As educational services around Melbourne start closing their doors due to COVID-19, numerous online Storytime projects are popping up locally and internationally. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage with Storytellers from the comfort of their home.
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ABC Kids Play School Story Time
Enjoy watching some of your favourite Australian storytellers as they read much-loved children’s books on ABC Kids Play School Story Time, weekdays at 4.50 pm. Families can also listen to Storytime on ABC Kids Listen at 12–12.30 pm and 7–7.30 pm daily.
Story Time From Space
It’s an exciting time for space exploration and literacy with the help from NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science. Kids can watch Astronauts from the International Space Station as they read popular children’s books including Max Goes to the International Space Station, The Mission to Cataria and Endeavour’s Long Journey.
Not only are Astronauts reading children’s books, but they are also conducting experiments to explore some basic science concepts in the Science Time From Space.
Story Time From Space website
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Oxford Owl – Professional Storytellers
Oxford Owl offers a range of storytelling videos by professional storytellers, these stories are suitable for primary school students. Enjoy watching Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo read The Odd Pet.
Oxford Owl Storytelling website
Storyline Online
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation streams videos featuring famous actors including Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin reading children’s books. Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide.
Storyline Online website
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Alison Lester Gallery – Sharing Stories
Well known Australian Author and Illustrator, Alison Lester is sharing some of her favourite stories from her Fish Creek Gallery Bookshop. Stories include The Journey Home, My Dog Bigsy and the first book see wrote Clive Eats Alligators.
Alison Lester Gallery Bookshop Facebook page
Storytime at Melbourne Libraries
• Storytime at Kingston Libraries
• Storytime at Glen Eira City Council Libraries
• Port Phillip Library Service Storytime
• Yarra Libraries Stay-at-Home Storytime
• Maribyrnong Library Service Story Time Online
• Hobsons Bay Libraries live Storytime
• Eastern Regional Libraries Storytime
• Frankston City Libraries Storytime
• Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Storytime
• Moonee Valley Libraries Storytime
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We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change.
