Get ready to nest with Bowerbird Blues!

Exciting news ahead! The Del Monte library will soon transform into a Bowerbird’s nest in support of ALIA’s National Simultaneous Storytime. Aura Parker’s enchanting tale, Bowerbird Blues, follows a young bowerbird’s quest for delicate blue items, but something seems to be missing. This marks the 22nd year of the National Simultaneous Storytime, and we’re eager to delve into this colourful tale on Wednesday 22 May.

But wait, there’s more! We’re calling on students to lend a hand. In the spirit of a little bowerbird, we need your help collecting small blue recyclable items. These will be crafted into beautiful decorations for our Bowerbird nest! Imagine the joy of seeing our nest bloom with a splash of blue brilliance, just like in the pages of Bowerbird Blues.

So, gather your blue treasures – whether they’re bottle caps, ribbons, or bits of paper – and let’s make our nest shine. Drop off your blue treasures at the collection point in the Del Monte Library foyer. We can’t wait to witness the evolution of our bower.

Happy reading!

Patricia Doonan
Teacher Librarian