Whose Baby Butt?

Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

• Species ListMooseSwift FoxEastern CottontailSandhill CraneVirginia OpossumMountain GoatBrown BearBlack-tailed Prairie DogWild HorseCommon Loon

“Though any mention or image of ‘butts’ will reliably get a rise from young audiences, overall this is more about baby animals in general than a specific portion of their anatomy. With the possible exception of the opossum’s unlovely behind, more likely to elicit responses of ‘Cute!’ than ‘Gross!’”—Kirkus Reviews“A fine selection for early animal collections.”—Cynde Suite, School Library Journal