StoryWalk®
What is a StoryWalk®?
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. A StoryWalk® combines literacy and physical activity by displaying pages of a book on sequential signs along a trail that readers can walk along while they read the story. This is an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading and enjoying the art in children’s picture books.
The New Richmond StoryWalk® is located in Mary Park. The story begins on the walking path just to the west of the park entrance, near the pavilion. There are 16 permanent stands along the walking path. The end of the story will be just before the parking for the boat launch.
Current Title
And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner
From flip-flops and hide and seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, there is something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the summer season.
2024
The Brave, Bold Bunny by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Chow Hon Lam
2023
Now by Antionette Portis
One Million Trees by Kristen Balouch
2022
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins, illustrated by Robin Page
2021
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
Cat’s Colors by Airlie Anderson
Please Please the Bees by Gerald Kelley
2020 and Earlier
Little Owl’s Snow by Divya Srinivasan
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Ish by Peter H. Reynolds
If I Had a Gryphon by Vicki VanSickle, illustrated by Cale Atkinson
Little Green Hen by Alison Murray
Snowmen at Work by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Pak Kenard
Hundred Billion Trillion Stars by Seth Fishman, Illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
Different? Same! by Heather Tekavec, illustrated by Pippa Curnick
Here Comes Jack Frost by Kazuno Kohara
Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Diane Ochiltree, illustrated by Anne-Sophie Lanquetin
A Rock Can Be by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Violeta Dabija
Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski
Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler
My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Foxberry, illustrated by Mike Litwin
My Name Is Not Alexander by Jennifer Foxberry, illustrated by Mike Litwin
Maple Syrup Season by Ann Purmell, illustrated by Jill Weber
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Firefly Night by Diane Ochiltree, illustrated by Betsy Snyder
Flowers are Calling by Rita Gray, illustrated by Pak Kenard
Fair Use Statement
As a public library, we take copyright seriously, and as such, we want to honor the contributions of the authors and illustrators that work so hard to create such wonderful stories to share. We make every effort to faithfully adhere to all copyright laws and exceptions.
Our StoryWalk® is a celebration of books, authors, and illustrators. We believe that a StoryWalk® supports early literacy by giving young readers opportunities to build their vocabulary, background knowledge, comprehension and other foundational literacy skills. Reading aloud helps children identify and recognize patterns in words and language, which can build their early literacy skills. Additionally, we know that children will be more attentive to something that is novel and fun. We believe that our StoryWalk® is engaging and promotes healthy, big-body, active movement alongside powerful literacy development.
We use books that encourage readers to think about the world around them, and to make meaningful connections between themselves and the text and illustrations. We use dialogic prompts to extend literacy and learning. These are designed to engage families and encourage discussion about the words, pictures, and intent of the story being read. The books and images that we share as part of our StoryWalk® are from high-quality picture books by nationally known published authors and illustrators.
We always give full credit to the creators of these works, as well as their publishers. As a practice, we request full permission for every story that we choose for our StoryWalk®. We purchase multiple copies of each of the books we present, and we encourage families to check them out from the library. If you love a story that you discover via our StoryWalk®, we would be happy if you would consider purchasing a copy for your family. In addition to supporting the authors and illustrators that create these stories, we know that repeated readings can enhance early literacy and learning in children.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of New Richmond for supporting this StoryWalk® through grant funding that enables us to print our stories in a large, easy-to-read format.
