A Fear Less Storytime with Kelly Canby
3+
30 September
Wednesday
30th September
60 minutes
Kelly Canby
Child
$10
Accompanying Adult
Free
Join award-winning author and illustrator Kelly Canby for a joyful, interactive storytime inspired by her latest picture book, FearLess. Together, you'll meet a small character discovering that bravery doesn't mean feeling scared. It means taking one small step anyway. After the story, children become part of the adventure as Kelly transforms their ideas into hilarious live drawings in a playful drawing session, before inviting a few brave volunteers to grab the pen themselves. Full of laughter, imagination and gentle encouragement, A Fear Less Storytime celebrates courage, creativity and the wonderful things that can happen when we dare to give something a go.
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Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Normal house lights
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
A small number of volunteers may be invited to participate in drawing
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Interactive drawing activity suitable for young children
Undertake direct movement
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
Picture book, whiteboard, markers
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Approximately 5 minutes
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
