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Summer StoryWalk® 2021

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The new StoryWalk® book at the Thielke Arboretum this summer is Duck on a Bike, by David Shannon.

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

​If you haven't experienced the StoryWalk® concept before, this is an excellent opportunity to explore and build reading confidence in children. StoryWalk® is an innovative approach to encourage people of all ages to get out in nature and read at the same time. The StoryWalk® concept was created by Ann Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and is currently used in 48 states and four countries.

The Planning Team would like to thank Sally Morgan, co-owner of The Curious Reader, an independent bookstore located on Rock Road, Glen Rock as well as Paul Duggan owner of Mail & More on Rock Road. Each of these local business owners supports the StoryWalk® literacy endeavor through the contribution of a book and laminating materials.  

This StoryWalk® will be up throughout the summer.  Enjoy the outdoor reading experience over and over.  The StoryWalk® is free, but donations are always appreciated.  And, support our generous business owners as they have supported StoryWalk®.

Location:
460 Doremus Ave.,
​Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Mailing Address: 
PO Box 34
Glen Rock, NJ 07452

​contact@thielkearboretum.org

Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501( c)3 volunteer organization, dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and development of the Arboretum.

  • Events
    • Fishing Derby
    • Nature Sprouts
    • A Walk in the Woods
    • Plant/Tree of the Week
    • Spring StoryWalk
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Ways to Donate >
      • Buy A Paver
    • Volunteer
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission Statement
    • Our History
    • Reserve the Arb
    • Photography Permit
    • Photo Gallery
    • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • Trustees
    • Rules & Regulations >
      • Cancelation & Refunds
  • School Programs