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Child reading Baby Ways at Better Beginnings Rhyme Time session

Better Beginnings

Every child should have the very important experience of sharing books with the adults in their life from the time they are born.

Activity panels in The Story Place
A special and colourful space for children aged 0-8 and their parents or carers. Located on the Mezzanine Level find a great selection of books, see original artwork, sing a song and play games.
Father reading to daughter
Did you know that it's never too early to read to your child?
2023 Premiers Reading Challenge hero image boy reading book in the sky
News
Students from Kindergarten to Year 10 are invited to read and log 12 or more book titles during the challenge. This year there are new and more extraordinary prizes for the readers.

Upcoming Events

Crow Baby book cover by Helen Milroy
Dates
Crow Baby tells the story of Daisy, born of two spirits – one crow and one human, who must live between two worlds. Embark on a journey into the heart of First Nations storytelling in this exhibition of picture book artwork by acclaimed author and illustrator, Helen Milroy. 
Better Beginnings Rhyme Time
Weekly on Friday at 10:30am
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families, followed by an hour of Play Time to help develop early literacy and learning skills.
Better Beginnings Rhyme Time
Weekly on Monday at 10:30am
Interactive story fun for pre-schoolers and their carers. Followed by a half hour Play Time where families can explore literacy and learning through reading, talking, singing, writing and playing together.

Better Beginnings YouTube Channel

If you are looking for fun rhymes, stories and activities for kids, then head on over to the Better Beginnings YouTube channel.

Young girl asleep in pram at the Royal Show 1938
Amenities, baby changing room and public toilets.
Fun with Fairytales with school children
Access video content and digital books for children of all ages.
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