The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children. The Storybook Trail will be April 11-25.
The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes” written by Kimberly and James Dean.
Hannibal Parents as Teachers will hold a special storytime at the Storybook Trail from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 11.
Storybook Trail is a free, family-oriented activity provided by Hannibal Parks & Recreation. The pages of the book are installed along the sidewalk in Central Park.
Mary Lynne Richards, recreation supervisor with Hannibal Parks & Recreation, said the book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a chance to read the book as they walk through the park. “Reading helps youngsters learn about sounds, words and language,” she said. “It’s a good way to develop an appreciation for nature and imagination when we encourage reading outside.”