Buck Wilder had a humble beginning. He had just released Buck Wilder’s Small Fry Fishing Guide when a local Michigan elementary school asked him to give a talk to their students.

He said he would come if they gave him a hand-baked cherry pie. The best pie-make in town made the pie and the kids saw a presentation they never forgot. Buck Wilder is about the outdoors and nature and the animals, but most importantly, Buck Wilder is about life.Mackinac Island Press donated a gift basket of eight (8) Buck Wilder books:

• Buck Wilder’s Animal Wisdom (hardcover) – Buck Wilder uses sloppy pigs, prickly porcupines, and hard-working beavers (and more!) to show animal’s coolest traits. Fun, playful, and important!

• Buck Wilder’s Little Skipper Boating Guide (hardcover) – Enjoy this complete introduction for little skippers of all ages. From row boats to cruise ships and kayaks to aircraft carriers, Buck Wilder covers it all! Learn about design, safety, and boatloads of other fun stuff!

• Buck Wilder’s Small Fry Fishing Guide (hardcover) – This fishing guide is fun, whimsical, and very informative … perfect for the beginning “small fry,” no matter what the age!

• Buck Wilder’s Small Twig Hiking and Camping guide (hardcover) – This book is based on the wonderful times that author Tim Smith has had outdoors. Laugh as you learn to enjoy a Great Outdoor experience the “Buck Wilder way!”

Buck Wilder’s Adventures – Early Readers Chapter Book Series (four soft cover books):

·        # 1: Who Stole the Animal Poop? – Like everything Buck does, it’s fun, it’s innovative, and it has everything!

·        # 2 The Work Bees Go on Strike – Why won’t the bees work anymore? Who will pollinate the flowers? Will there ever be any more honey?

·        # 3 The Ants Dig to China – Why would ants need to dig to China? In their greedy search for more food they create a road block in the forest, wreaking havoc among the animal trails.

·        # 4 The Owls Don’t Give a Hoot? –Why do the owls no longer give a hoot? Join Virgil the owl as he explains why the owls will stop being the time keeper of the woods.