Story Walk at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park
The Port Townsend Public Library is excited to welcome the new permanent StoryWalk®. Enjoy reading a story and strolling through Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park. The story starts at Landes Street and ends at Kearney Street. Stories will rotate every couple of months.
Current Story: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
For over sixty years, Astrid Lindgren's irrepressible red-haired, freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking has been a favorite of children all over the world. This enchanting edition features an all-new translation by award-winning Tiina Nunnally and full-color illustrations throughout by Lauren Child, creator of Charlie and Lola. Child's pictures are the perfect match for Lindgren's text. "I discovered Pippi Longstocking when I was eight years old and found her completely inspiring . . . . an entirely free spirit," Lauren Child says. With a free-wheeling, playful design, this captivating new edition captures the essence of its beloved heroine.
Editorial Reviews
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi in 1945. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature in 1958.
Lauren Child, the award-winning creator of the characters Charlie and Lola, has won the Smarties Gold Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London.
Tiina Nunnally has translated over twenty books from Scandinavian languages into English. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
Special thanks to Hilary Verheggen for her dedication in bringing StoryWalks® to town. Gratitude to our sponsor: Port Townsend Public Library Foundation; the support of the City of Port Townsend’s City Council; Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board; and Parks, Planning, and Public Works Departments.
*The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Read the PDN article on the project here.
