Kick Off NSS 2026 with Elise Kellond-Knight

Matildas legend Elise Kellond-Knight is coming to StoryBox Hub, and she's bringing one of the most exciting children's stories of the year with her.

With over 100 caps for Australia's national women's football team, the Matildas, Elise knows a thing or two about courage, teamwork, and believing in yourself. Those are exactly the values at the heart of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, this year's National Simultaneous Storytime book, written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake A. Minton and published by Little Book Press.

On Wednesday 27 May, children across Australia, New Zealand, and around the world will share the same story at the same moment. Watch Elise's reading from AAMI Park, and join thousands of kids as they cheer Luna Roo on and watch her find her inner strength in this gripping underdog story.

Register now  and make sure your class, library, or family is part of the biggest simultaneous reading event of the year!

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