Enter the kind and gracious world of young Hank and his friends where endless outdoor adventures bring the magic of nature to your favorite reading chair. Whether chasing rabbits, reeling fish, climbing trees, riding dolphins, or flying through the starry night, this enchanting picture book of eight timeless tales for ages four through eight highlights the endless possibilities of outdoor play and a robust imagination. Large, detailed illustrations challenge readers to count, find hidden pictures, and recall the order of events. Build comprehension with rich vocabulary, synonyms, vivid verbs, and descriptive details. Embedded questions promote meaningful discussions to make reading interactive and fun! Add a layer of interest as readers search for hidden ladybugs and bumble bees. The author is an environmentalist and an instructor of English Language Arts dedicated to the promotion of literacy through reading and discussion. Rich, detailed illustrations help build reader attention span while content supports comprehension through vocabulary, synonyms, vivid verbs, descriptive detail, repetition, and sequencing. Listeners are further engaged when readers ask questions about imagery and the text. Native to the Chesapeake Bay area, readers will discover elements of regional flora and fauna in Lori’s works. In addition to narrative and expository writing, the author enjoys gardening, photography, drawing, music, and culinary arts. If you enjoy stories by Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter, and Eric Carle, you’ll appreciate the heartwarming tales waiting inside this collection of children’s stories. Universal themes address kindness and gratitude. Topics in this story collection include imaginative play, parent/grandparent/neighbor relationships, gratitude, kindness, outside play, outdoors, nature, boating, fishing, crabbing, squirrels, rabbits, turtles, crabs, fish, birds, and the Chesapeake Bay.