Welcome to RPL Storybook Walk!

We are thrilled to be partnering with Rockford Park District (RPD) to launch a brand new RPL Storybook Walk at Sinnissippi Gardens at 1354 N 2nd Street, in the rose garden, near the Nicholas Conservatory.

The Thing About Bees, by Shabbazz Larkin is the 2020 winner of the Junior Master Gardeners “Growing Good Kids Book Award” which honors engaging, inspiring works of plant, garden and ecology-themed children’s literature.

The audiobook, narrated by Shabazz—with a little help from his family!—was just released and already won the “Earphones Award” from Audiofile Magazine.

Here’s link to the review and a sample. It could be a good listen during the story stroll!

Storybook Walk Location

Read the entire Storybook Walk in one convenient location:

Learn More About Bees!

Whole Kids Foundation

We’re partnered with the Whole Kids Foundation on their #GiveBeesAChance campaign

Click here to learn more about Bee Education or to apply for a grant to fund a school bee garden through the Whole Kids Foundation.

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