LibGuides: Lowther Hall Nora Collisson Centre (Library): Remote Community: Storytime

Story Box Library

Story Box Library
With a focus on books by Australian authors and illustrators, and read by some excellent Australian performers (see if you can spot the former Lowther Hall student, Ashleigh Marshall), Story Box Library features an extensive collection that you and your family can enjoy during some downtime.

For login details, see Library news item on Lowtherlink, or email ncc@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au

Storyline Online
Storyline Online streams videos of celebrated actors reading children’s books, alongside creatively produced illustrations.

Harry the Dirty Dog is written by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham and read by actress Betty White.

Harry Potter At Home
Listen to Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, read the first chapter of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone"! Daniel was the first of many exciting contributors to help read through the first Harry Potter book, including Stephen Fry, Whoopi Goldberg and many other Harry Potter stars!

The Harry Potter At Home hub also features special activity kits, nifty magical craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!), fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and more.

Wes Tank raps Dr. Seuss' classic children's book "Fox in Socks" over Dr. Dre's legendary hip hop beats. Visit Wes' YouTube channel to watch his raps of other Dr Seuss classics, including "The Cat in the Hat", "The Lorax" and "Green Eggs & Ham".

Visit the website of picture book author Oliver Jeffers to hear him read his books out loud and also talk about how he made them. You can listen to all of the books he's read so far here.

The hilarious David Walliams is currently releasing a free audio short story every day, taken from some of his bestselling books including "The World's Worst Children". Listen to him read here!

Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
Visit Mrs Barry's farmhouse as she reads "Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise" by David Ezra Stein.

A Squash and a Squeeze
In this video, Mrs Barry welcomes you into her cubby house to read "A Squash and a Squeeze" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Not Just a Book
Mrs Barry welcomes us all back for Term 4 with "Not Just a Book" by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.

Ten Little Princesses
A royal visitor to the book house reads this week's story, "Ten Little Princesses" by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty.

Your Birthday was the Best!
In this video Primrose Bell returns to the book house to read "Your Birthday was the Best!" by Maggie Hutchings & Felicita Sala, a book about a creepy crawly party guest...

King Baby
All hail King Baby! Join Mrs Barry as she reads "King Baby" by Kate Beaton.

Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
In this video, Mrs Barry reads the picture book "Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect" by Rohan Cleave.

The Book With No Pictures
Listen to Mrs Barry read "The Book With No Pictures" by B. J. Novak.

Interrupting Chicken
Mrs Barry reads "Interrupting Chicken" by David Ezra Stein. Watch until the end of the video for some special guests!

Liarbird
This week, join special guest host Sir David Attenborough in the book house for "Liarbird" by Laura and Philip Bunting.

The Princess and the Pony
This week Mrs Barry reads another book by Kate Beaton called "The Princess and the Pony", and Elsie the labrador shows off one of her many talents!

Dougal The Garbage Dump Bear
In this video, Mrs Barry reads "Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear" by Matt Dray.

A Good Day for a Hat
Mrs Barry's pirate friend reads "A Good Day for a Hat" by T. Nat Fuller and Rob Hodgson.

Room on the Broom
Join Mrs Barry for "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Not Quite Narwhal
Mrs Barry's daughter Matilda reads her one of favourite books, "Not Quite Narwhal" by Jessie Sima.

The Book Hog
Listen to Mrs Barry read "The Book Hog" by Greg Pizzoli (and keep watching until the end for another cameo from Elsie the labrador!)