On Saturday, I visited the National Arboretum (Canberra) to enjoy the Libraries ACT Story Walk - starring Mamie! What a joy to see the book come to life through the exquisite grounds of the Arboretum, and during Canberra Tree Week, too.
A handful of poppets joined me for a walk along the story route, stopping at each station to read a pocket of Mamie, and of course - took in nature at its absolute finest. The morning fog added a sense of magic as we walked through the Discovery Garden and into the forest. It began to clear as we returned to the Visitor’s Centre, revealing a superb view over the hills.
This Story Walk was installed quickly and we didn’t have much time to promote this little author signing, but it may be insitu this coming week (from 10 May 2021). If you miss it, it may be moving elsewhere, and I will add that to my EVENTS page.
Thank you to our little group for sharing in the walk, and huge thanks to my dear friend and endless support, Stephanie Owen Reeder, for taking these photos. Huge thanks to Louise and Michelle and the team from Libraries ACT for this gorgeous opportunity and for coming along with the kids today. And thank you to Deb and Mel and the team from the Arboretum for hosting this event.
It’s been quite a few years since I visited the Arboretum—it has grown and developed so much, I’m stunned and delighted at its beauty. I really need to return sometime this week to enjoy the walk all over again. You simply must go visit.
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