Del Monte Library

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

On 21 May, our school joined millions of others across Australia in celebrating ALIA’s National Simultaneous Storytime 2025. This year’s featured book was a delightful tale about The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel, which captivated the imaginations of our students.

The highlight of the event was the incredible truck replica that our Del Monte Library team crafted for the event. Students were thrilled to explore the truck, bringing the story to life in a unique and engaging way. Their excitement and joy were palpable as they climbed aboard and imagined themselves on adventures with the truck cat, Tinka.

We are pleased to announce that the truck’s cabin will remain in the library for the entire year, providing ongoing inspiration and a special place for students to enjoy reading and storytelling. We encourage everyone to visit the library and experience the magic of The Truck Cat firsthand.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime a memorable event!

Patricia Doonan
Teacher Librarian