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📚⚽ Now on StoryBox Hub: Luna Roo - with a story beyond the page ⚽📚 ⚽ 'Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller' is LIVE on StoryBox Hub - and alongside the story, viewers can dive into this special Q&A with Elise Kellond‑Knight that goes deeper into courage, confidence and bouncing back. 🎙️ @elise_kk8 reflects on life beyond the pitch - from moving into commentary and calling the biggest match of their career, to favourite games and defining moments along the way. 🦘 It’s a powerful real‑world echo of Luna Roo’s message - bravery, belief and finding strength when it matters most - making this the perfect companion to the story. 📖 Watch Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller and this exclusive Q&A now on StoryBox Hub. 📚✨ And if you’re getting ready for @alianational National Simultaneous Storytime, don’t miss our dedicated NSS page - your one‑stop space for videos, resources and everything you need to be part of Australia’s biggest shared reading moment. ⚽📚 One story. Many journeys. So much inspiration. . . . #StoryBoxHub #NSS #LunaRoo #Littlebookpress #NSS2026 #ALIA

Our favourite baller is heading to a National Simultaneous Storytime event near you VERY soon! Be ready for kick-off – register and grab your copy of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller via the Little Book Press website. Link in bio!

Two weeks until #NSS2026! Go for gold with Luna Roo, supported by curriculum-linked activities for lower and upper primary teachers PLUS a special set for parents and caregivers. All freely available – and with downloadable PDFs – from Reading Australia! 📣 @alianational , @littlebookpress , @adamjacksonbooks , @adrianlloyd_author , @jakemintonillustration #️⃣ #LunaRoo #NSS #LibraryStorytime

📢 Mark your calendars! National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is almost here! Comment ‘LUNA’ and we will send you the link to our FREE resources, or find the link over in our bio! Join millions of children across Australia on Wednesday, 27th May 2026 as we read the official 2026 selection: Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, by @adamjacksonbooks and @adrianlloyd_author , and illustrated by Jake A. Minton 🦘⚽️ We are thrilled to be the official education partner this year for @alianational , and we’ve been working hard on some fantastic, curriculum-aligned resources to make this year’s storytime the best one yet. @littlebookpress #TwinklAustralia #NSS2026 #TwinklxNSS #NSSxTwinkl #SupportingNSS2026

📚⏰ It’s almost time… are you ready for NSS? ⏰📚 ⚽ On 27 May, Australia will pause for one powerful moment - to read together as part of the @alianational 26th National Simultaneous Storytime. ⚽ From classrooms and libraries to lounge rooms and learning spaces, children across the country will share the same story, at the same time - creating connection, confidence and joy through books. 🦘 This year’s story, 'Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller', brings big heart, bravery and belief to the page - and it’s one you won’t want to miss. ✅ If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time ✅ If you have, start spreading the word and getting storytime‑ready ✅ If you’re joining with little readers - start the countdown! 📣 Be part of Australia’s biggest collective reading moment. 👉 Register now: .au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/NSS_2026.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5 . . . #StoryBoxHub #StorytimeAnytime #NSS2026 #LunaRoo #nationalsimultaneousstorytime

With just under a month until #NSS2026, Reading Australia is delighted to present our teaching resource for 'Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller'. Join @alianational for Australia's biggest read-along on Wednesday 27 May! ✏️ @adamjacksonbooks , @adrianlloyd_author 🖌️ @jakemintonillustration 📖 @littlebookpress 🎓️ Upper and lower primary + home use 💭 Bravery, resilience, teamwork #️⃣ #LunaRoo #NSS #LibraryStorytime

🦘⚽ The Story Behind the NSS Read: Luna Roo ⚽ 🦘 Meet the creative team behind the @alianational 2026 NSS story - Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller ⬇️ ✏️ @adamjacksonbooks 🖌️ @adrianlloyd_author 🎨 @jakemintonillustration In this behind‑the‑scenes look, the trio share how Luna Roo grew from something deeply personal: a story shaped by family, bravery, and the courage it takes to back yourself - even when the leap feels big. 💛 At its heart, Luna Roo is about finding your inner strength, trusting who you are, and being confident enough to give things a go - messages that sit right at the core of this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime. 📚 On 27 May, children all over Australia will hear this story together, at the same moment, as part of the 26th National Simultaneous Storytime - proof that one book can connect thousands through shared meaning and joy. 🎥 Press play to hear the story behind the story - and don’t forget to register for @alianational NSS and be part of Australia’s biggest collective reading moment. 👉 .au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/NSS_2026.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5 . . . #StoryBoxHub #Storytimeanytime #NSS #LunaRoo #Behindthescenes

Australia’s biggest shared reading moment is fast approaching! ⚽ On 27 May, communities across the country will come together for the 26th National Simultaneous Storytime—celebrating the joy, connection and lifelong impact of reading. This year’s featured book, Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller (written by @adamjacksonbooks and @adrianlloyd_author , illustrated by @jakemintonillustration and published by @littlebookpress ) is a vibrant story of courage, teamwork and self-belief. This year we're lucky enough to have the story brought to life in a special read-along by Elise Kellond-Knight ( @elise_kk8 ) put together by @storyboxhub . From classrooms and libraries to living rooms across Australia, this is a moment to pause, connect and read—together. 📣 Register now and be part of the nationwide reading moment. Let’s make 2026 our biggest storytime yet. Register 👉 https://buff.ly/r7x5bSs

We’re delighted to partner with @twinklaustralia once again for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026, with an exciting suite of educational resources for Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller on the way! From literacy and numeracy to STEM and social-emotional learning, these resources are designed to support every classroom and library setting. More details and downloads are coming soon— so be sure bookmark the Luna Roo Hub and watch this space 👀 Luna Roo hub 👉 inkl.com.au/l/xn4pq In the meantime, enjoy this special message from Luna Roo authors Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd👇 @adamjacksonbooks @adrianlloyd_author @jakemintonillustration

⚽ A Champion Storyteller for NSS 2026 ⚽ 📣 We’re thrilled to announce that former @matildas midfielder Elise Kellond‑Knight will be this year’s NSS reader! With an incredible international career spanning World Cups, Olympic Games and more than 100 caps, @elise_kk8 brings a powerful mix of heart, expertise and energy to this year’s event. ⚽ @elise_kk8 will be reading Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller ✏️ by @adamjacksonbooks and @adrianlloyd_author 🖌️ by @jakemintonillustration and published by @littlebookpress - all while braving some seriously wild weather! 🎥 Sneak peeks and the official video are on the way, so stay tuned 👀 💻 Don’t forget to register to join us on 27 May for Australia’s biggest collective reading moment. Register here ➡️ .au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/NSS_2026.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5 . . . #StoryBoxHub #ALIA #Storytimeanytime #NSS #NSS2026 #LunaRoo

Luna Roo Learning Resources from Twinkl Are On Their Way! We are delighted to partner with @twinklaustralia once again for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026, providing an extensive collection of educational resources for Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller. The Twinkl team is currently finalising a diverse suite of materials designed to support every classroom and library setting from numeracy, literacy and inquiry, to STEM, social-emotional learning and more! More details and downloads are coming soon – so watch this space for the official launch. 🦘✨

❤️📚 We’ve been LOVING seeing your Library Lovers’ Day preparations— colour us impressed! From beautifully curated displays to creative programs, themed storytimes, blind book dates, staff spotlights and community shout-outs… you’ve truly brought the library love. If you haven’t shared yet, there’s still time! ✨ Tag us in your posts ✨ Use #LibraryLoversDay ✨ Show us how you’re celebrating Whether you’re running an event, decorating your space, recommending your favourite reads or simply spreading the word — we want to see it. Let’s fill the feed with library joy this 14 February. 💛 #LibraryLoversDay #LLD2026 #LoveLibraries #LibraryLife #LibrariesTransform