Governor-General marks National Year of Reading

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Children's Book Council of Australia joined children at the Burnside Public Library in Adelaide for a book reading to mark the National Year of Reading.

The City of Burnside Mayor, Councillor David Parkin, and the National President of the CBCA welcomed Ms Bryce to the Library before watching a Beatrix Potter inspired ballet performance.

The Governor-General then read "That’s Not a Daffodil" and "No Bears" to 30 local children.