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 second of the four book series, "The Storm", Bucky Badger experiences his first thunderstorm. Afraid to stay in his bed alone, he joins his parents in their bed for reassurance and safety. In the morning his sister, Becky Badger, explains to her little brother how thunderstorms happen. Bucky learns that storms are necessary to water the flowers and trees and he is no longer afraid of storms. Softcover. 20 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.