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About the Author
Betty Ranck

Betty Ranck is a former Children's Librarian and a nature photographer. She lives in Southeast Ohio with her husband, three gregarious cats, and an energetic Great Pyrenees puppy. Her daughter and family bring joy during their visits as the grandchildren excitedly explore the paths.

Jack has always been a very agreeable cat, and she has been capturing his images for years. He appears to relish the attention.

Betty is devoted to early literacy and believes in the significance of sharing books with children. She advocates for taking a moment to sit quietly with a book, read the story, and discuss the illustrations. You'll be glad you took the time to do so.

Hiking Adventures

Join Jack on his seasonal journey through the forest.

Several colorful books are arranged in a flat lay style. One book has a vibrant red cover with yellow sun and bird designs. Another is titled 'THE BEST PLACES FOR EVERYTHING' and features images in circular cutouts. Nearby, a green book features artwork of plants and animals, and another book has a black and white cover. The background includes a book with red strawberries.

Several colorful books are arranged in a flat lay style. One book has a vibrant red cover with yellow sun and bird designs. Another is titled 'THE BEST PLACES FOR EVERYTHING' and features images in circular cutouts. Nearby, a green book features artwork of plants and animals, and another book has a black and white cover. The background includes a book with red strawberries.

Maple Syrup Fun

Discover how Jack helps make delicious maple syrup.

An open book lays on a dark textured surface, displaying a page of text on the left and an illustration on the right. The illustration depicts a girl with long hair wearing a dress and striped stockings standing next to a young deer in a natural setting with trees. The colors are muted and earthy.

An open book lays on a dark textured surface, displaying a page of text on the left and an illustration on the right. The illustration depicts a girl with long hair wearing a dress and striped stockings standing next to a young deer in a natural setting with trees. The colors are muted and earthy.

A book is open to a page with a monochrome photograph covered in white petals. Several white flowers with green stems are placed randomly across the pages, creating a layered, artistic effect. The background features a soft, white fabric, contributing to a delicate and serene atmosphere.

A book is open to a page with a monochrome photograph covered in white petals. Several white flowers with green stems are placed randomly across the pages, creating a layered, artistic effect. The background features a soft, white fabric, contributing to a delicate and serene atmosphere.

A young child with a neutral expression is holding a book while looking directly at the camera. The background features a blurred bookshelf filled with books, suggesting a library setting. The child is wearing a checkered shirt, and the photograph is in black and white.

A young child with a neutral expression is holding a book while looking directly at the camera. The background features a blurred bookshelf filled with books, suggesting a library setting. The child is wearing a checkered shirt, and the photograph is in black and white.

Friendship Tales

Explore Jack's joyful adventures with new friends.

A book with a picturesque cover depicting a field of flowers rests on lush green leaves. Surrounding the book are vibrant red tulips and some small purple wildflowers. The backdrop includes a rough-textured tree bark.

A book with a picturesque cover depicting a field of flowers rests on lush green leaves. Surrounding the book are vibrant red tulips and some small purple wildflowers. The backdrop includes a rough-textured tree bark.

Hiking Adventures Await!