Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Visit all our StoryWalks®!
Beech Bluff County Park
March StoryWalk®: Festival of Colors
From March 1–27, visit the brand new Beech Bluff StoryWalk®, "Festival of Colors," written by Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal and illustrated by Vashti Harrison.
Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
Pages are posted along our Educational Trail, which begins to the left of the Park Center and ends near the Canopy Walk.
Crowder County Park
March StoryWalk®: We Walk Through the Forest
From March 3-31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "We Walk Through the Forest," written by Lisa Ferland and illustrated by Yana Popova.
The magic of the forest is calling. Birds sing, twigs snap, and leaves rustle. What’s up ahead? Join a curious girl and her playful pup as they wander through the woods, discovering animals, plants, and the simple beauty of the outdoors.
The book will start at the large playground and lead you towards the Robin Shelter, for a distance of about 0.4 miles.
Harris Lake County Park
March StoryWalk®: Fish is Fish
From March 7-29, visit the StoryWalk®, "Fish is Fish," written and illustrated by Leo Lionni.
This charming story follows two best friends, a curious minnow and an adventurous tadpole, who are inseparable until one begins to change. As the tadpole grows into a frog and ventures beyond the pond, he returns full of wonder and stories of life on land. Minnow, now a fish, desperately wants to be a part of this magical place, but quickly learns that life on land isn't quite what he imagined. See how friendship saves the day! It's one of our favorites here at Harris!
This month's StoryWalk® can be found on the paved trail around the Educational Garden and Natural Play Area.
Historic Oak View County Park
March StoryWalk®: Mary Wears What She Wants
From March 1-31, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Mary Wears What She Wants," written and illustrated by Keith Negley.
Once upon a time (but not that long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants.
Until one day, a young girl named Mary had an idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants!
This bold, original picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms.
StoryWalk® Social Narrative
StoryWalk® at Oak View is free, requires no advance registration, and is open during the park's normal hours of operation. Check out our StoryWalk® Social Narrative, to download and print before going to the park.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
March StoryWalk®: Tisha and the Blossom
From March 3 –31, visit the new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Tisha and the Blossom," written by Wendy Meddour and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus.
We all have busy lives and little Tisha and her family are no exception. With life always moving at such a pace, Tisha must 'hurry up' to get ready for school on time, 'hurry up' to finish her drawings before break time, and 'hurry up' to tidy up before she goes home. But hurrying up all the time can be exhausting. Thankfully, Tisha's Mommy knows a special game to help them all slow down when everything becomes too much . . . A beautiful story about allowing more mindfulness and stillness into children's lives.
Turnipseed Nature Preserve
March StoryWalk®: Tree Full of Wonder
From March 1-30, visit the new Turnipseed StoryWalk®, "Tree Full of Wonder" written by Anna Smithersnand illustrated by Martyna Nejman.
Have you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to protect them? Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees.
This self-guided StoryWalk® can be found along the Lupine Loop.