What do you see from YOUR window?
Jack's Window by Nancy Coury
Illustrated by Taylor Lombardi
A gentle story that helps young readers discover phonics through observation and wonder—one view at a time.
A World of Wonder in Every Window
Jack's Window is the first in the Nani's Window series—heartwarming stories inspired by the author's beloved grandchildren. Each book is a magical adventure designed to build confidence and a love for reading.
Inspired by Love
Stories born from the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Magical Windows
Each window opens to a new world of wonder, friendship, and discovery.
Learning Through Stories
Phonics and reading skills woven seamlessly into cozy, engaging tales.
A Lifetime of Helping Little Voices
Nancy Coury
Author & Educator
With more than 25 years in the classroom, Nancy Coury brought joy, patience, and imagination to every child she taught. Her journey spanned 3 years at St. James, 23 years at St. Raphael (including 2 as substitute), and 4 years tutoring in public schools—a career defined by dedication to little voices finding their way.
Nancy believed reading isn't just about learning words—it's about hearing them, feeling them, and finding your own voice in the world. Her lifelong love of phonics and storytelling grew into Jack's Window, the first in a series of gentle tales helping young readers master tricky sounds through rhythm, rhyme, and play.
Each story is lovingly modeled after her grandchildren—their curiosity, laughter, and big hearts shining through every page. Nancy's dream was simple yet profound: to make learning joyful for every child, especially those who struggle to be understood.
"My mom is one of the most inspiring people I know. She made every student feel seen and supported—and she turned that passion into a story that helps children feel understood."
The Art Behind the Story
Illustrated by Taylor Lombardi
Taylor Lombardi
Illustrator
The Illustrator
Taylor Lombardi is a New Jersey based illustrator and designer who loves bringing heartfelt stories to life through color, character, and imagination. Her playful, painterly style captures the wonder of childhood and the small details that make each moment special.
Discover more of her workText © Nancy Coury · Illustrations © Taylor Lombardi. All rights reserved.
About Jack's Window
Through the world just outside his window, Jack discovers how exciting every sight and sound can be. From the wham of a baseball bat to the flap of a robin's wings, everyday moments come alive in this gentle, rhythmic story.
Written with a teacher's heart and illustrated beautifully by Taylor Lombardi, Jack's Window helps children build confidence with sounds and words—reminding readers that language, like the view from a window, is full of endless possibilities.
Peek Through Jack's Window
Flip through the actual pages of the book — all 12 beautiful illustrations by Taylor Lombardi.
"Jack looks out his window. He sees a cat looking at a man. The cat takes a nap. The cat is named Mac. Outside the kids are playing baseball. Wham goes the bat."
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Phonics Patterns Inside the Story
Jack's Window weaves short-vowel word families naturally into every page — perfect for building reading confidence:
-at
cat · mat · hat
-an
man · Dan · ran
-am
ham · wham
"What's outside YOUR window?"
A Growing World of Stories
The Nani's Window World
Every grandchild sees something different from their window — a backyard adventure, a rainy-day mystery, a neighborhood full of sounds. Nancy's series follows each one, weaving phonics naturally into the wonders they discover.
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Book 1
Jack's Window
Short-vowel sounds come alive as Jack explores everything he sees from his window — cats, hats, and so much more.
Brynn's Window
Brynn's window opens onto a world of wonder, where every sound becomes a story waiting to be told.
Liam's Window
From Liam's window, the everyday turns extraordinary — full of sights, sounds, and the joy of new words.
Declan's Window
Declan looks out and discovers that even the smallest sounds can lead to the biggest adventures.
Daris' Window
Daris' window frames a neighborhood full of rhythm and rhyme — a phonics playground all his own.
Jojo's Window
Jojo's window invites young readers to listen, look, and laugh along with every page.
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Join the Nani's Window Story Circle to hear about new books, behind-the-scenes illustration previews, and classroom phonics tips from Nancy.
Every Book Makes a Difference
Opening Doors for Every Child
"Every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and find their voice."
Education shaped our mother's world—and she believed no child's opportunity should depend on their family's finances. A portion of every Jack's Window sale is donated to the St. Raphael Scholarship Fund in Bay Village, Ohio.
The Fund works hand-in-hand with Ohio's EdChoice program, which provides tuition support to eligible students. Our contributions help fill the gaps EdChoice doesn't cover—so more families can benefit, regardless of their financial background.
Every purchase carries her dream forward.
First Donation Announced!
We're thrilled to share our first contribution to the St. Raphael Scholarship Fund from Jack's Window book sales. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
Memories from the Classroom
Nancy's former students share their memories and what she meant to them
Describe Nancy in One Word
Student Stories
Your Story Belongs Here
Were You Taught by Mrs. Coury?
Whether you were a student, a parent, or a colleague — your memory matters.
Share how she encouraged you, inspired your child, or made your classroom come alive. Every word added here becomes part of the word cloud above.
What's Outside YOUR Window?
Just like Jack, every child has their own special view. What sounds and sights do you discover?
For Young Readers
Draw what you see from your window! What animals, plants, or people do you notice?
"I see a bird, I see a tree, I see my friend looking at me!"
For Parents & Educators
Use Jack's Window to spark conversations about observation, phonics, and the world around us.
Activity sheets coming soon!
Classroom Connection
Perfect for K–2 read-alouds. Word families and phonics patterns woven naturally into every page.
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Jack's Window
By Nancy Coury · Illustrated by Taylor Lombardi
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