Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden is located on the grounds of the Abilene Convention Center, which is owned by the city. The garden was created by funds raised by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, a division of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. The garden is home to pieces of the council's Storybook Sculpture Project, which are characters brought to life from the pages of children's illustrated books. The garden is free to explore and lit at night.
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Stephen R
28 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This shaded oasis in the West Texas sun is a fantastic stop for families and young children. This garden has a collection of sculptures depicting scenes from different children’s books. Stuart Little, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Charlotte and Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web, the Three little Pigs and many other storybook characters are here to discover as you walk through the garden. There are also excerpts from many other stories throughout the garden including Anne of Green Gables, The Hobbit, and Lord
Of the Rings. This garden is the newest gem in making Abilene the Storybook Capitol of America. It’s free along with other downtown storybook characters and quotes and is a great place for a sack lunch, afternoon snack or just something to do to bring young imaginations to life as they are introduced to children’s book characters.
Of the Rings. This garden is the newest gem in making Abilene the Storybook Capitol of America. It’s free along with other downtown storybook characters and quotes and is a great place for a sack lunch, afternoon snack or just something to do to bring young imaginations to life as they are introduced to children’s book characters.
Written July 5, 2021
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explorerinKS
Arkansas City, KS125 contributions
Mar 2022
My husband and I walked through this sculpture garden with storybook sculptures and enjoyed it very much. We especially liked the sculptures of the 3 pigs and the big bad wolf. There were 9 groupings of sculptures depicting various storybooks including the Three Kittens, Wilbur from Charlotte's Web, The Three Bears, Mr. Tiger, Otis the Tractor, and a dinosaur representing 'How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? The sculptures were wonderful and the interpretive signs and plaques were very helpful. A delightful place!
Written March 18, 2022
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,736 contributions
May 2021
We had just a short while on our road trip to eat and stretch our legs so this was a great combination. Very enjoyable statues around a public building with notations and flowers. If we had more time we would have sought out the other statues at Everman park too!
Written May 31, 2021
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Rebecca C
Chicago, IL3,202 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
There was a person I used to be. A mom.
A mom with a little boy named Jon.
And we read together everyday.
And you never know, as a parent, when it will be the "last story" you will read to them.
But he is grown and of course our "story" days are long past.
But this week I walked through the storybook garden and my heart was as close as it could possibly be to that time with my son.
And the benches were as beautiful as the statues.
I took these photos with my cousins book. Thats why I went. I photograph her book all over the world with various statues.
BUT I never expected to be in Abilene Texas, near tears, remembering a life I led a million years ago with a little boy in a rocking chair.
It was beautiful. What Abilene has done with this town is so wonderfully respectful of childhood and all things good in the world.
A mom with a little boy named Jon.
And we read together everyday.
And you never know, as a parent, when it will be the "last story" you will read to them.
But he is grown and of course our "story" days are long past.
But this week I walked through the storybook garden and my heart was as close as it could possibly be to that time with my son.
And the benches were as beautiful as the statues.
I took these photos with my cousins book. Thats why I went. I photograph her book all over the world with various statues.
BUT I never expected to be in Abilene Texas, near tears, remembering a life I led a million years ago with a little boy in a rocking chair.
It was beautiful. What Abilene has done with this town is so wonderfully respectful of childhood and all things good in the world.
Written July 29, 2019
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Thank you for this beautiful message. We are so happy the garden brought back special memories with your son.
Written July 30, 2019
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Jill F
Kerrville, TX2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Last thing we did in Abilene. Truly delightful. Wish our grandchildren were with us. Would have loved to see it at night...
Written July 6, 2023
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Plattonian
Fort Worth, TX842 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Great photo opportunity spots with cute children's literature sculptures. A large portion of these sculptures are located around the Convention Center, but there are others too around the Downtown area.
Written October 23, 2021
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Bshockley1980
Joplin, MO13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Super cute. Love all the benches. The sculptures were amazing, the detail fantastic. Short walk, kids would love it. :)
Written October 12, 2021
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Nanci L
Abilene25 contributions
Jul 2019
Only in Abilene will you find this wonderful storybook garden. Be sure to check out all of the storybook characters in the downtown area.
Written August 16, 2019
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NYCfanAustin_TX
Abilene, TX24 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
As the Storybook Capital of Texas, Abilene offers a plethora of adventure into the favorite books of childhood. The Storybook Garden is the newest addition to the wonderful sculptures scattered throughout downtown that depict children’s literature. If you are fortunate to be in Abilene the second weekend of June each year, plan to attend the Children’s Art and Literature Festival (CALF) for the ultimate experience into children’s illustrated literature!
Written March 13, 2018
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Deborahhanna
Bengaluru, India127 contributions
Jun 2021
Had stop over while traveling. Decided to take 3 and 2 year old to see the garden. Children loved it. Well worth the time.
Written June 26, 2021
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Is parking easy to find? I have little kids so want to minimize the walking. If so where do you park - in a lot or on the street? Coming on a Sunday in August. Thanks.
Written March 21, 2019
First of all we visited on a Sunday morning and there was little if no traffic, and there was only parking on the street. We parked on the street in front of the park, it was great, there was plenty of parking spots. And as there was so little traffic, it would have been safe for the kids.
Written March 22, 2019
It is on the grounds of the convention center. I do not know if the center is open all the time or not? Abilene is fairly small and I'm sure you could find a restroom somewhere close by. This is a really unique place, especially if you have a smartphone as when you approach the sculptures, they will read part of the book with the app.
Written September 30, 2018
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