STEP INTO A STORYWALK® ADVENTURE

Oceola Township Hall

Howell, MI

From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals. The only question is “What to call this animal arcade? This critter convention? This zigzag zoo? This purring and preening parade?”

Written by Devin Scillian and illustrated by Sam Caldwell. Graciously donated by Sleeping Bear Press.

Located at the Oceola Soccer Complex/Township Hall

1661 N Latson Rd, Howell, MI 48843

Genoa Township Hall

Brighton, MI

When Sally’s family visits a hot air balloon field, the loyal black Labrador retriever is tempted by the smell of fresh chicken coming from one of the balloons. She follows the delicious scent to a balloon basket, and—whoops—the balloon takes flight!

Written and illustrated by Stephen Huneck.

Located at the Genoa Township Park

2911 Dorr Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Unadilla Township Community Park

Unadilla Township, MI

What better thing to do on a grey day than collect some colors? Cat decides to do just that, but where will she find them? A charming, deceptively simple story about making the most of the world around us, and giving something back in return.

Written and illustrated by Airlie Anderson.

Located at the Unadilla Township Community Park

Corner of Hadley Road and Barnum Road, Gregory, MI 48137

Tridge in Downtown Brighton

Brighton, MI

The Kiwanis StoryWalk (Sponsored by the Brighton Kiwanis) starts at the Imagination Station side of the Tridge. This literacy program features Michigan authors and/or illustrators.

From A to Z, discover the people, places, and pleasures that make the United States of America a place to be proud of. Bouncing poetry and fast facts are accompanied by rich illustrations and stunning photography, engaging young readers with both the history and present of our country.

Located at the Tridge by the Mill Pond

Downtown Brighton, MI 48116

Downtown Howell - Stories in Storefronts

Downtown Howell, MI

Meet Acoustic Rooster and his friends, Ella Finchgerald, Mules Davis, and Duck Ellington, as they perform in the big barnyard band competition. With jazz facts and eye-catching artwork from the PBS KIDS® show— Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, produced by GBH Kids and Global Mechanic—this book really boogies as the story is told through lyrical, jazzy text—perfect for young readers.

Located throughout downtown Howell. The story begins at the Howell Carnegie District Library.

314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843

From there, use this map to find all of the other 10 locations!

Village Trailhead

Hamburg Twp, MI

This is the story of a girl and her love for pumpkins. Her excitement takes the reader through a journey where they learn about different names and uses of pumpkins in many cultures. Lupita also shares secrets about the way pumpkins grow from a seed to a beautiful plant. Gastronomy, botany and ecology combine in this bilingual story to bring kids closer to natural world around us. This book is Bilingual and is also in Spanish.

Located at the Village Trailhead near Winklehaus Park & Hamburg Pub

Hamburg Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Centennial Park

Fowlerville, MI

Jake is excited to visit an island—and even more excited to spot a moose! His dad insists there are no moose, but Jake (and a friendly moose) know better. Told in playful rhyme, this charming story follows their island adventure as Jake learns about wildlife, explores nature, and helps his dad discover the joy of looking up from the guidebook to truly see the magic around them.

Located at Centennial Park

230 N Grand St, Fowlerville, MI 48836

Colman Park

South Lyon, MI

Noah received a present: a notebook with smooth white pages that called out to him to draw. So Noah drew. He drew a happy red cat. As the days went by, the cat lost his smile. Noah worried and decided to add more drawings so his cat would be happy again. He did this again and again until he realized that this was not the solution. Then he started to think about what he could do to make his cat happy again. Finally, he discovered the secret.

Written by Silvina Rocha and illustrated by Lucía M Prieto.

Located at Colman Park in Green Oak Township.

11296 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

Brighton, MI

A girl and her father go for a walk, experiencing all the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the woods. As Mika asks her father to hold each and every one of her found treasures, he, in turn, urges her to be a big girl and only carry what she is able to. With every step and stumble, Mika finds both the wonders and treasures of nature, and the ability to pick herself up after a fall. But the true discovery for both daughter and parent comes at the end, when they both realize a true treasure is a hand to hold.

Written by Carolyn Cory Scoppettone and illustrated by Priscilla Alpaugh.

Located at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Brighton. Park near the Cancer Center. The path is alongside the building.

7555 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48114

Veterans Park - Brighton Township

Brighton, MI

On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical! She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way into the heart of the beat, finally busting out in an impromptu dance, which all the kids join in on!

Written by Connie Schofield-Morrison and illustrated by Frank Morrison.

Located at Veterans Park in Brighton Township

5530 S. Old US-23, Brighton, Mich. 48114