StoryWalk®
July 7th – August 12th
at Wheeler National
Wildlife Refuge
Tuesday – Friday
9am – 4pm
CLOSED June 19th & July 3rd
CLICK HERE to visit the Refuge website.
The StoryWalk® is posted on the Atkeson Cypress Trail, beside the Visitor’s Center at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
About the Book
Whoosh! Crash! Thunk! Follow along as the LOUD sounds of a falling tree signal the transformation of a QUIET area of the forest into a flourishing center of activity.
This lyrical nonfiction story uses word opposites such as small and large, dark and light, high and low, and fast and slow to introduce young readers to the natural recycling of fallen timber into log bridges. From bears, porcupines and racoons to eagles, mice and deer, a host of forest animals repurpose a fallen tree, connecting two sides of a stream together throughout the seasons.
A carefully-chosen color palette of soothing natural colors and a charming collection of characters bring the playful prose to life in what is certain to become a storytime or bedtime favorite and a go-to book for early elementary science and language arts teachers.
A Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards – Preschool List Nominee for 2025-2026!
A 2025 Baker’s Dozen: 13 Best Books for Family Literacy Awardee (PA Center for the Book)
A 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Honor Winner – SouthEast Division
A 2025 California Reading Association EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Winner – “Member’s Pick” Honorable Mention.
About the Author
Heather C. Morris is the author of multiple books for kids, including the picture books, Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites and Backyard Stew, a ghost story in the Haunted States of America Anthology, and the upcoming picture book, Dribble, Shoot, Swish (2027). She is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and has written seven titles for the educational market.
Prior to writing full-time, Heather worked as a research scientist, where she studied and wrote about bacteria…from the ones that live in our guts to the ones that live on the International Space Station! Because she has always loved writing stories and science, she is passionate about showing kids and adults alike that it is possible to pursue interests that may not seem related.
Heather lives near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with her husband, their three kids, and many beloved pets.
Heather is represented by Kristen Terrette at Martin Literary Management.
Visit Heather’s website to learn more.
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.
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