Published on Monday, 1 September 2025 at 2:28:55 PM
Children’s Book Week 2025 was a joyful celebration at the Denmark Public Library, where stories came alive to spark imagination and inspire young readers across the community.
This year marked the 80th anniversary of Book Week, with the theme “Book an Adventure” inviting children to explore the magic of reading through creativity and curiosity.
Our library staff, teaming up with presenters from the Literature Centre in Fremantle, visited Denmark Primary School and Kwoorabup Nature School, where students were immersed in the story and illustrations of ‘Stellarphant’ by James Foley, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of writing and illustrating picture books.
At the Library, families attending Storytime sessions joined the festivities with pirate-themed tales and crafts, while Golden Hill Steiner School students arrived in a colourful parade of costumes. Each kindergarten class also received a visit from the butterfly from ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’, who handed out a Better Beginnings book bag to young readers.
A highlight of the week was the beloved tradition of dressing up as favourite book characters, and Denmark Library staff embraced the fun each day, which culminated in the whimsical transformation of the library into Neverland, complete with Captain Hook’s pirate ship, Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, the crocodile, and a reading tent.
Senior Librarian Robyn Fairclough said Children’s Book Week plays a vital role in igniting a love of reading in everyone.
“Book Week celebrates the joy of storytelling and highlights the importance of making reading accessible not just to our children and their families, but for everyone in our community,” said Mrs Fairclough.
Book Week in Denmark is proudly supported by the WA State Government and the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch.
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