Spending the day in the yard, Whims is delighted when wild animals arrive to share in an amazing adventure. The book's imaginative illustrations and fun-to-read verses captivate readers while the non-fiction pages provide little-known facts and ask questions that stimulate readers' curiosity.

Readers will find brand-new educational resources in this updated edition so they can learn more about the animals Whims meets. This book is both fun and informative!

Anne Stewart, a writer and editor, lives in the woods north of Ely, Minnesota, where she is regularly entertained by the wild critters that pass by her house. She writes mostly for newspapers and periodicals, but has published in an eclectic range of genre that includes history texts for middle school children, business manuals, and poetry. Her work experience includes directing conferences and women's programs, waitressing, and teaching.

Brent Spink, an artist, was born in Minneapolis in 1958. He has lived and travelled in many parts of the country. The Northwoods is where he derives inspiration for his artwork and his life. Brent has expressed his artistic talent primarily through painting, but recently he has applied his interest in form and color to working with stained glass and glass blowing. Brent divides his time between his home near Kalamazoo, Michigan, and his cabin in northern Minnesota.