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®!
American Tobacco Trial
Come to the American Tobacco Trail this month for a brand new StoryWalk® located near the lower picnic table at the New Hill trailhead (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.)
September StoryWalk®: Be Nice to Spiders
From September 2 to the 24, visit the American Tobacco Trail's new StoryWalk®: "Be Nice to Spiders," written and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham.
Originally published in 1967, this classic tale follows the adventures of Helen as she becomes a hero to the animals of the zoo by doing what spiders do and earning respect for her kind!
Crowder County Park
Stop by the park and visit our monthly StoryWalk®! This wonderful program combines the joy of reading a story while also getting out and enjoying nature. Located on Crowder's Outer Loop trail, this hike is around 0.8 miles.
September StoryWalk®: Planting a Rainbow
From September 2 through the 30, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "Planting a Rainbow," written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
Through brilliant, textured cut paper collages, the story follows the progress of a mother and daughter in their backyard as they plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings and nurture their growth into flowers. Bold, spare text and dazzling illustrations will inspire readers to take a closer look at the natural world and maybe even start a garden of their own.
Historic Oak View County Park
Take a StoryWalk® at Oak View! A StoryWalk® is a children’s book that is presented, page by page, along a trail or path. It combines the pleasures of reading a children's book while enjoying nature.
September StoryWalk®: Still Dreaming / Seguimos Soñando
Take a StoryWalk® at Oak View! From September 1–30, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the bilingual children's book "Still Dreaming / Seguimos Soñando" by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez (Author) and Magdalena Mora (Illustrator).
In the first children's book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of US history known as Mexican Repatriation, a boy and his family leave their beloved home to avoid being separated by the government. Historians estimate that between 1930 and 1940, two million people living in the United States were forcibly removed and sent to live in Mexico. Telling this story from a child's perspective, award-winning author Claudia Guadalupe Martínez lyrically recounts this often-overlooked period of United States history. Emotive illustrations by Magdalena Mora convey this poignant tale of longing for home and permanence, which reflects many of the dreams and hopes of people today.
¡Disfrute de un StoryWalk® en Oak View! Del 1 al 30 de septiembre, los senderos empedrados de Oak View presentarán el libro infantil "Seguimos Soñando" por Claudia Guadalupe Martínez (autor) and Magdalena Mora (ilustrador).
En el primer libro infantil que describe el capítulo olvidado de la historia de los Estados Unidos conocido como la Repatriación Mexicana, un niño y su familia dejan su amado hogar para evitar ser separados por el gobierno. Los historiadores estiman que entre 1930 y 1940, dos millones de personas que vivían en los Estados Unidos fueron sacadas a la fuerza y enviadas a vivir a México. Contando esta historia desde la perspectiva de un niño, la galardonada autora Claudia Guadalupe Martínez relata líricamente este período de la historia de los Estados Unidos a menudo pasado por alto. Las emotivas ilustraciones de Magdalena Mora transmiten esta conmovedora historia de añoranza por el hogar y la permanencia, que refleja muchos de los sueños y esperanzas de la gente de hoy.
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
Historic Yates Mill County Park is excited to offer a new StoryWalk®, an interactive outdoor activity for you and your family. Join us for this fun, self-guided activity, with pages along Mill Pond Trail leading to the historic mill.
September StoryWalk®: Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
From September 2 through the 30, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature," written by Joyce Sidman and illustrated by Beth Krommes.
This poetic and beautifully illustrated book explores the many spirals in nature—from fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxies—and celebrates the beauty and usefulness of this fascinating shape.
Sandy Pines Preserve
Join us this month for a new StoryWalk® at Sandy Pines Preserve! Pages are posted starting at the kiosk near the Easy Gait Trail.
September StoryWalk®: The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of
Come out to Sandy Pines Preserve from September 1-28 for the new StoryWalk, "The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of," written by Kirsten W. Larson and illustrated by Katherine Roy.
Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe.