​Our winter story walk is out! 
Ezra Jack Keats, an American author and illustrator, wrote The Snowy Day, a children’s picture book, in 1962.  Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal, the most prestigious award in children’s literature, for his illustrations in the book.
 
The Snowy Day is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night.  The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures—experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels and trying to save a snowball for the next day.  The source for the story-line came from Keats’ memories of snowy days in his Brooklyn childhood
The story begins at the playground entrance at the pool parking lot. 

This StoryWalk® will be up throughout the winter. Enjoy the outdoor reading experience over and over.  The StoryWalk® is free, but donations are always appreciated.

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​The Thielke Arboretum 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.  
And, support our generous business owners as they have supported StoryWalk®.

The StoryWalk® concept was originally created by Anne Fergusun of Montpelier, VT. And is currently used in 48 states and four countries. 

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