Giant Island StoryWalk® for Children

Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a StoryWalk® for children to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk along the woods path, they will find posts with laminated pages of the book Giant Island, written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Doug Keith. This whimsical story is about two children exploring an island with their grandfather, and their discovery that there’s more to the island than what appears at first glance. As they wander, the features of a giant are revealed in the island’s landforms. Giant Island is written to appeal to kids 5-8 years old, but is enjoyable for all ages, and is sure to inspire curiosity and imagination as you enjoy your own island exploration during the StoryWalk.

The StoryWalk® will be available from June 1 – 30, and directions to the start of the story can be found by the kiosk just beyond the island gate. From start to finish, the story will cover approximately a half mile of the trail. Sears Island is located off of Route 1 on Sears Island Road, just east of downtown Searsport. For more information on the Carver Memorial Library, visit www.carverlibrary.org. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Photo caption:  Giant Island StoryWalk® on Sears Island