Storytime attracts 300 to Lions Park

More than 300 children and parents came together at Lions Park in Woy Woy on August 19, to take part in Storytime in the Park.

"The children had trouble deciding which storytelling station to go to first," said organiser Ms Debbie Notara from Beachside Family Centre.

Story-telling themes included Spanish rhymes, indigenous dreaming stories, Ten in the Den puppets, the hungry caterpillar felt board and others involving action and song.

"Some children didn't want to leave some stations staying for a repeat performance."

Ms Notara said each child was given a reading passport that was stamped at each storytelling station, giving them the chance to win book vouchers.

There were also 60 baby board books given away, which were donated by Gosford City Library.

"Forty children from Woy Woy Primary School's early Intervention class also attended as an excursion with family members.

"It is never too early to start reading, singing and rhyming with your babies and children.

"Not only will it help children learn, parents will also establish a warm and close relationship with their children," said Ms Notara.

"All you need to invest is at least 10 minutes each day spent reading to have fantastic outcomes for your kids."

Ms Frances Giunta from Umina said the day was an "incredibly successful and enjoyable event".

"It shows how much babies and children love to hear stories, rhymes and songs and what fun it can be for parents and carers to share stories with their children."

Press release, 28 Aug 2008 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre