We Share A Story

Photo Journal

May 2003 - We Share A Story originated in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham Public Library Staff
Wendy, Scott, Helen and Sandy

June 2003 - We Share A Story traveled to Tateyama, Japan

Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald Presents...

Mabela the Clever

at a Family Program hosted by the *Bunko Mothers of Tateyama
*Bunko Mothers are Japanese mothers who have established small libraries in their suburban area homes to create and maintain a stimulating reading environment for neighborhood children.

Dr. MacDonald with Masako Sueyoshi presenting Mabela the Clever.

Dr. MacDonald enjoys interacting with her audience.

August 2003 - We Share A Story traveled to Port Stephens, Australia

First Stop, Sydney!

Harbour Bridge taken from Taronga Zoo- Sydney *********************Central Station ahead - Sydney

Three Sisters - Blue Mountains - Katoomba ******************Salamander Bay sand - Port Stephens

Pelicans - Port Stephens **********************Mambo Wetlands Reserve - Salamander Bay- Port Stephens

Salamander Bay - Port Stephens

The students in Australian schools wear uniforms. Each school has its own color. Port Stephens classrooms are very similar to Bellingham classrooms.

Students on a field trip - Central Station, Sydney *****************School Building Murals- Port Stephens

Medowie Students - Port Stephens ******************Raymond Terrace School Students - Port Stephens

Sandy Zell from the Bellingham Public Library introduces Mabela the Clever
Raymond Terrace School - Port Stephens
October 2003 - We Share A Story visits a Bellingham Classroom