Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Discover picture book adventures as you walk through Hamilton and Lakeside Park by visiting the latest StoryWalks. StoryWalks encourage families to enjoy reading and the outdoors by posting a children’s book – a page at a time – at intervals along a path.

During the warm season, our StoryWalks get a new story each month. What's happening in April?

At Lakeside Park, start at the Deneveu Shelter to read two different books! In "Chez Bob" by Bob Shea, a lazy alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds -- until he realizes that birds are even better as friends.

Then, in "Federico and the Wolf" by Rebecca J. Gomez, enjoy a modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. The story includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms.

Over at Hamilton Park, in "Raindrops to Rainbows" by John Micklos Jr., a child discovers that being stuck inside with gray rain clouds looming makes a young girl wish for a blue sky day -- but when the weather clears up and the yellow sun shines, raindrops give way to bright, bold colors that are worth the wait.

For more information, visit fdlpl.org or call the Children's Desk at 920-322-3940.