Discover the Magic of Reading on a StoryWalk®!
Take a stroll through January-Wabash Memorial Park and enjoy a unique outdoor reading adventure with our StoryWalk®! Discover pages of a children’s book as you walk along the scenic lake trail and combine the joy of reading with the benefits of fresh air and movement. Thanks to our partnership with the Ferguson Municipal Public Library, this walk helps develop reading skills, physical activity, and a love for nature—all at once. Come explore, read, and play!

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Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.