Play games, sing songs and listen to stories about trying your best and having a go. Make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen to enjoy outdoor play. For children 5 years and under.

Details from the 2023 event:

"It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it—THE GREAT RACE was here! The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run!"

Written by Rebecca young and Illustrated by Heath McKenzie

Published By: Scholastic Australia

Visit Scholastic Australia's website to purchase your copy of the book. Register online for National Simultaneous Storytime 2023.

First 5 Forever Simultaneous StoryTime  

• Gladstone Central State School  
• 9am – 11am, Wednesday 24 May  
• No bookings required 

Special Event – National Simultaneous Storytime 

• Boyne Island Library 
• 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesday 24 May  
• Bookings required