What’s a StoryWalk®
A StoryWalk® takes the pages from a picture book and spaces them along a path creating an interactive and new way to experience reading. Thanks to a generous grant*, we are excited to bring a StoryWalk® to Memorial Park. It begins on the path between the pool and the playground and continues along the walkway until you reach the deck hockey rink.
Featured Book
Our Spring 2025 Storywalk will feature the Pennsylvania One Book, Arlo Draws an Octopus by Lori Mortensen
When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can’t help but think that maybe he’s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It’s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more.
If you like Arlo Draws an Octopus, check out some suggested books for younger and older kids that celebrate trying hard, drawing, and octopus!
StoryWalk® Activities
- What was your favorite part of Arlo Draws an Octopus?
- What’s something you just aren’t good at? What’s something you are really good at?
- Draw your favorite animal
- Check out some of the PA One Book activities!
Share your projects, thoughts, and ideas with us! #baynestorywalk
Thank You!
*This project is made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds for the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
