The First StoryWalk© Sign with Rounded Corners

We are introducing Rounded-Edge StoryWalk Signs: A Safer Option for Kids.

If you've ever watched kids move through a StoryWalk©, you know they don't exactly stroll from sign to sign.

They run. They skip ahead. They race their siblings to the next page.

That's part of what makes StoryWalk© programs so effective—they get children excited about reading while encouraging movement and outdoor exploration.

It's also why we've introduced a new option for our Read & Walk and StoryWalk sign systems: rounded-edge frames.

At Lark Signs, we're proud to be the first and only StoryWalk sign manufacturer offering rounded corners on our outdoor reading signs. It's a small design change, but one that can make a meaningful difference in spaces where children are constantly interacting with displays.

StoryWalk© is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library."

Why We Added Rounded Corners

Most outdoor signs are built with square corners. They're durable, easy to manufacture, and have been the industry standard for years.

But when those signs are installed in parks, libraries, schools, and other family-focused spaces, we started asking a simple question: Why not make them safer?

Rounded corners help reduce the risk of bumps and scrapes while creating a softer, more welcoming and unique look. For organizations investing in StoryWalk© signs and outdoor literacy programs, it's one more way to create an environment designed specifically for children and families.

Built for Real-World StoryWalk Programs

StoryWalk© displays aren't like traditional signs. Kids move from page to page. They gather around the signs. They lean in to read. They often get excited and rush to see what happens next in the story. Because of that, the design of a StoryWalk sign system matters.

Our rounded-edge frames are a great fit for:

• Libraries

• Schools

• Public parks

• Nature centers

• Botanical gardens

• Community trails

• Children's museums

Whether you're installing a brand-new StoryWalk© or upgrading an existing outdoor reading trail, rounded corners add an extra layer of consideration for young readers.

Same Durable Construction, Better Child-Friendly Design

The addition of rounded corners doesn't change what customers already love about our outdoor signs.

Our StoryWalk© signs are built to handle year-round weather, heavy public use, and the demands of outdoor environments. The frames remain durable, secure, and easy to maintain.

The only difference is that the finished product is more child-friendly and visually inviting.

Rounded Corners Aren't Just for StoryWalk Signs

While we developed this option with StoryWalk programs in mind, rounded-edge frames can be used across many types of outdoor signage.

Organizations are already exploring rounded corners for:

• Interpretive signs

• Educational trail signs

• Park information signs

• School campus signage

• Nature and conservation displays

• Community information kiosks

Any sign located in a space frequented by children can benefit from a design that's a little more thoughtful and a little safer.

Sometimes the Smallest Improvements Matter Most

The best product improvements aren't always the biggest ones. Sometimes they're small changes that make a product safer, more welcoming, and better suited to the people who use it every day. That's exactly what inspired our new rounded-edge StoryWalk signs.

If you're planning a StoryWalk project, outdoor reading trail, or any type of child-focused outdoor signage, we'd love to help you explore the options available.

Because getting kids excited about reading is important—and making the spaces around them safer is too.