Pick your book!
There are various book formats that you can choose for your reading adventure. Click on the headings to learn more or head directly to our shop to see our wide selection of Ready-to-Use and DIY books!
Ready-to-Use
Sometimes you don’t have time to create a fancy reading exhibit yourself. These book editions are laminated and ready for display in sizes 11x17 and 18x24. Check our shop and catalog for more info about our Ready-to-Use Editions…
DIY Editions
Are you on a budget but would still like to make a fabulous walk? The new DIY Storybook Walk Editions are for you. All you need to do is cut off the spine on the dotted line, laminate the pages, and display. These books make it easy to create your own display.
Use your own book
Would you like to take your favorite book and turn it into a an outdoor reading adventure? We’ll walk you through the whole process and let you know what materials you need to put your walk together.
How to Guidebook
From how to create a walk from scratch to how to write effective prompts, you’ll find tons of tips, tricks, and tutorials to help you create your first walk.
Doing it on your own?
These authors give permission to use their books!
The following authors and publishers give their permission to use their books for the purpose of creating an outdoor reading display. Click on the link below to see the list. Unsure if you need permission? Read our info on the FAQs page.
Featured Books
Do you need a great idea for a walk? From a Storybook Run to an easy to use laminated walk, the possibilities are endless and these books make doing a walk a breeze.
School is More Than a Building
This DIY storybook walk edition of Kelley Donner’s bestselling children’s book about the importance of school for children’s health and well-being makes doing a storybook a breeze. Just cut off spine, laminate, and display. This walk works great indoor or outdoor. It’s a great way to showcase what makes a school great!
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This 11 x 17 laminated DIY storybook walk edition takes all of the work out of creating a storybook walk. All 13 pages are laminated and ready for display. Now available! Only a limited number! Get yours now!
In addition, Kelley has lots of free stuff on her website, such as lesson plans, bulletin board ideas, and a storytime video. Learn more at KelleyDonner.com/school-is-more-than-a-building.
Are you ready to read and run?
Finally an interactive storybook walk that gets kids moving! Children are asked to do various activities and run back and forth between various pages. Great for your school’s field day or a sunny morning!
Freedom to Read
Ever wonder what life would be like if there were no libraries? In this thought-provoking book, a young girl living in the future at a time when books are forbidden discovers a book and begins to read. A great book for Banned Books Week!
Learn more at KelleyDonner.com/freedom-to-read.
Little Jack Thomson’s Magnificent Brain
A heartwarming educational story about a young boy who learns that his learning disabilities do not need to stand in his way of achieving his dreams. With both activity and discussion prompts, this storybook walk is great for Kindergarten through early elementary. All illustrations in the original book were made using lino cut and watercolor. More information at KelleyDonner.com/little-jack.
Get the Coloring Book too!
The Little Jack Thomson’s Magnificent Brain Coloring Book has coloring pages and activity sheets that will help children to think outside the box.
Cool DIY Hacks!
Easy to use hanging hacks will make doing your first walk a breeze.