Written by Joe Martino, a former Bucky Badger mascot for the University of Wisconsin, these unique children’s books tell the story of Bucky Badger. In the first of the four book series, "Becky Gets A Brother", Becky Badger, the oldest daughter of the Badger family, finds out that she is going to get new baby brother or sister. The baby is anxiously awaited by all until finally, Buckingham U. Badger is introduced to the world. Becky is very proud to be a sister and can not wait to introduce her new baby brother, Bucky Badger, to her friends at school. Published by Badgerland Books in McFarland, Wisconsin. Softcover. 16 pages.
Badgerland Books was founded in 2003 by former Bucky Badger mascot Joe Martino (1988-2002). The main focus of starting the company was to engage children in a series of stories and adventures by the most famous and beloved mascot in the land - Bucky Badger. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book support the UW Children’s Hospital Child Life Program.