Pip’s Path Through Lancaster, Ohio
Pip's Path is a 2019 children's book written and illustrated by Erin M. Burchwell. The story tells the tale of a shy squirrel named Pip who explores Lancaster, Ohio with his animal friends. You can explore Pip's Path too by visiting all the locations featured in the book!
With the Visit Fairfield County app, available on iOS and Android, you can take Pip's Path on the go as you embark on the exciting journey!
Follow Pip and Pepper as they seek adventure and excitement in Lancaster, Ohio. Beautiful illustrations offer clues that launch the curious reader on an interactive scavenger hunt along with the characters. In the process, Pip steps out of his comfort zone to make new friends, and at the end of the journey he finds a special surprise!
Pip's Path is available for purchase at the AHA! Children's Museum and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. All proceeds from the book benefit non-profit organizations in Fairfield County.
Packard Takes Flight
By Susan Sachs Levine Illustrated by Erin M. Burchwell
After a frightening fall from his nest high up on a ledge of the Rhodes Tower in downtown Columbus, Packard, a peregrine falcon chick, sets off to find his way back home. Follow Packard as he visits many of the wonderful sights in Ohio’s capital city including the Center of Science and Industry, the Franklin Park Conservatory and the North Market. Finally arriving at the Statehouse, he can see his nest, and even his mom, but how will he reach them?
Packard Takes Flight is the first children's picture book written about Ohio's state capital. It is based on the true story of Peregrine falcons nesting on the Rhodes Tower in downtown Columbus. The book is engaging for children, yet filled with information about the city's history and the wonderful sights and cultural amenities around Columbus. In the back, there are facts about Peregrine falcons, a map of downtown Columbus, and contact information for all the sights mentioned in the book. Your children will want to run right out and explore Columbus, just like Packard!
Harriet’s Homecoming
By Susan Sachs Levine Illustrated by Erin M. Burchwell
After crashing into a skyscraper window in downtown Cincinnati, Harriett, a peregrine falcon chick, is rehabilitated and released from the top of the Carew Tower by a wildlife officer. Join Harriett on her adventure as she searches for home and visits many sights in Ohio’s queen city, including the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Krohn Conservatory, and Findlay Market. Harriett knows that her nest is near Fountain Square, but how will she get there? Young readers will enjoy this fun, informative, and beautifully illustrated tour of notable Cincinnati landmarks.
Harriett’s Homecoming is the first children’s picture book about the Queen City of Ohio – Cincinnati. It is based on the true story of Peregrine falcons nesting on the Fourth and Vine Tower downtown. The book features an engaging fictional story for children along with fact boxes that share more about the city’s history and cultural sights. In the back, there is information about the Peregrines and how they came to nest on the Fourth and Vine Tower. Finally, there is a map of downtown Cincinnati with all the sights mentioned in the book marked, and contact information for each. Create a memorable family outing by following in Harriett’s footsteps!
