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HELLO FRIENDS!
We are happy you are here,
It brings us a lot of cheer.
With a friend by your side,
Come join us outside!
We will travel high and low,
On this journey, we will go.
We are always on the move,
With a Ray the Buffalo groove.
The Story of Ray the Buffalo©
by WILHEIMINA LONG
"The Story of Ray the Buffalo©" is the first in the "Ray the Buffalo & Friends™" series of children's books. It features two of America's national symbols: the buffalo and the eagle. Written by Wilheimina Long and illustrated by Ron Miller, the picture book explores themes of encouragement, friendship, fun, and being active. The story revolves around RAY the Buffalo, who enjoys lying around until he hears music and wants to dance. His friend, Emily the Eagle, helps him. The goal is to inspire the child to have fun in their own journey to get moving, just like RAY the Buffalo and EMILY the Eagle do. ​"The Story of Ray the Buffalo" is an interactive book, allowing readers to engage in conversations with the child about the characters.
The series features other characters who not only become friends but also motivate children to be and do their best. Wilheimina aimed to encourage young children to be more active by creating characters that resonate with both boys and girls. Her approach is to introduce American icons among the characters, some of which will have historical value to reference. They will embrace them through books, apparel, toys, movies, cartoons, and other media.
Currently, the series includes six characters: RAY the Buffalo™, Emily the Eagle™, FISHER the Bear™, SHADOE the Groundhog™, ANGEL the Pug™, and JAZPER the Cat™. We are developing two new characters to bring the team to eight, offering enjoyable and informative learning experiences. Stay tuned for more updates!
THE FRIENDS
RAY the Buffalo™
RAY's motto is: NO WORRIES
In a park where RAY the Buffalo roams,
He meets EMILY the Eagle, who too calls it home.
Together they play, in sunshine and shade,
On adventures, their friendship displayed.
With a nudge from EMILY, RAY finds his groove,
Exploring the park, they dance, and they move.
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#raythebuffalo​​
SHADOE the Groundhog™
SHADOE's motto is: DID YOU SEE IT?
SHADOE the Groundhog pops up all the time.
With thoughts of shadows always on her mind.
Did you see "it"? She constantly asks her friends.
For SHADOE sees "it" when each day begins.
With RAY the Buffalo's help, SHADOE learns.
No matter where you go, your shadow turns.
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#shadoethegroundhog
EMILY the Eagle™
EMILY's motto is: YOU GOT THIS
EMILY the Eagle, a leader from the sky,
Spreads her wings like a beautiful butterfly.
EMILY the Eagle, so bright and bold,
With RAY the Buffalo, their story unfolds.
Together they journey, side by side,
In adventures, their friendship will guide.​​​
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#emilytheeagle
ANGEL the Pug™
ANGEL's motto is: LET'S GO
ANGEL the Pug, with ears so fine,
Lifts her left one, a logo divine.
ANGEL the Pug, so clever and spry,
Loves walks in the sun, and under the night sky.
Where ever she goes, she is a sight so sweet,
Walking in parks, where fun and friends meet.
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#angelthepug
FISHER the Bear™
FISHER's motto is: YOU BET
FISHER the Bear, a black bear so bold,
In national parks, his stories unfold.
In the water, FISHER seeks his next meal,
He struggles and gives up on the thrill.
They chat about food so-so yummy,
RAY teaches FISHER how to fill his tummy.
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#fisherthebear​
JAZPER the Cat™
JAZPER's motto is: BE KIND
In the park where friends unite,
Lives JAZPER the cat, a clever delight.
JAZPER the Cat, a friend so true,
Brings joy and mischief too.
With a flick of his tail and a grin so wide,
He leads his friends, with joy as their guide.
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#jazperthecat