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 fourth of the four book series, "Treasure", Bucky Badger hunts for buried treasure. Pirates and sailings ships, introduced during a bedtime story send young Bucky Badger into a day long search for buried treasure. Bucky searches high and low for a lost treasure only to be completely surprised that hidden treasure was in his very own attic all along. To Bucky’s surprise, a family heirloom is discovered in the old cob web draped trunks. Softcover. 28 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.