A New Story Joins Our StoryWalk Collection: Nudgy Paws Is Here!
We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our Read & Walk community: we’ve officially partnered with children’s author Yasini Carr to bring Nudgy Paws to our StoryWalk Book Shop!
This delightful story is now live on our site and available in two easy-to-use formats—making it simple for communities, schools, libraries, and parks to bring this story outdoors.
Nudgy Paws is a heartwarming children’s book that encourages curiosity, connection, and playful exploration—perfect themes for outdoor reading experiences. Through charming illustrations and gentle storytelling, the book invites young readers to slow down, notice the world around them, and enjoy the magic of small moments.
To make it StoryWalk-friendly, Nudgy Paws is available in:
A digital version, ideal for flexible use and quick access
An 11" x 17" print format, designed to fit perfectly into standard StoryWalk© signs
This means communities can easily turn Nudgy Paws into a full StoryWalk© experience—whether along a trail, in a park, or on school grounds.
We’re thrilled to work directly with the author to make this story accessible in a way that supports outdoor literacy and active learning.
Designed for StoryWalks, Built for Real Use
At Read & Walk, our goal is to make it simple for stories to move beyond the page and into the world. Every book in our shop is carefully selected or formatted with StoryWalk use in mind—so educators and organizers don’t have to guess whether a book will “work.”
The 11" x 17" format ensures:
Clear readability for kids and caregivers
Easy printing and installation
Compatibility with existing StoryWalk signage systems
Also in Our Catalog: The Shy Little Cloud
Alongside Nudgy Paws, our StoryWalk Book Shop also includes, The Shy Little Cloud.
The Shy Little Cloud follows a gentle cloud learning to find confidence and connection as it drifts through the sky. Like Nudgy Paws, it’s a story that pairs beautifully with outdoor spaces—encouraging reflection, emotional growth, and movement along the way.
Having both books in our catalog reflects what we care most about:
Stories that support social-emotional learning
Books that feel at home outdoors
Formats that make StoryWalks easy to implement
Growing a Thoughtful, Author-Friendly Collection
Our partnership with the author of Nudgy Paws is part of a bigger vision: building a curated StoryWalk catalog that supports authors, communities, and families alike. We’re proud to work with creators who believe in getting kids reading, moving, and connecting with their surroundings.
If you’re looking for a new StoryWalk-ready title—or thinking about adding variety to your existing trail—Nudgy Paws and The Shy Little Cloud are wonderful places to start.
👉 Explore both books in our StoryWalk Book Shop: https://www.readandwalk.com/storywalk-book-shop
We can’t wait to see these stories out on trails, in parks, and in communities everywhere.