BUDDY MANATEE is written and illustrated by Panama City, Florida author Tim Thomas, and is an environmentally correct children’s book, of a young manatee (Buddy) who becomes injured in one of Florida’s springs. The story depicts how Buddy is rescued, rehabilitated and released back in to the wild. Written for children 4-8 years of age and environmentally conscious adults. This is a 40 page, full-color, softcover book, Signed by the Author.