Shannon O’Shea

The book series

Adventures of Butters

Four illustrated stories inspired by a real little goat from Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.

Illustration of Butters as a baby goat wrapped in a blue blanket

Meet Butters

Butters and his brother Tank were the first babies born on our farm. Butters weighed just one pound at birth, and the vet wasn’t sure he’d make it through his first night. But that tiny goat wasn’t ready to give up.

Butters was my first bottle baby. I wrapped him in warm blankets and cared for him around the clock. Every feeding, every wobble, and every tiny step felt like a victory. As he grew stronger, he became my little shadow.

That first night was the beginning of an extraordinary journey. I wanted to share the little moments that made Butters so special, and those moments became the Adventures of Butters books.

Photos from the farm

Baby Butters standing indoors and looking toward the camera
The tiniest house goat
Baby Butters resting beside Apollo on a soft blanket
Snuggles with Apollo
Shannon holding baby Butters close
A cuddle with my bottle baby
Baby Butters taking a little step in the sunshine
First steps outside
A close-up of Butters with his white forehead tuft
That sweet little face
Butters looking out from his perch on a tree stump
King of the stump
Butters with a piece of hay sticking out of his mouth
His first taste of hay
Butters and his sister peering out together from a barn doorway
Peekaboo at the barn
Close-up of baby Butters resting with his eyes closed against a blanket
A cozy little nap

Explore the series

Cover of Butters The Tiniest Little Goat

Book 1

Butters The Tiniest Little Goat

Butters is so small he needs a little extra help. With a warm blanket and a bottle, this little goat finds someone he can count on.

Cover of Butters Becomes a House Goat

Book 2

Butters Becomes a House Goat

Life takes a cozy turn when Butters moves indoors and makes an unexpected friend.

Cover of Butters Becomes a Farm Goat

Book 3

Butters Becomes a Farm Goat

The barn is full of new things to try. Follow Butters as he gets braver, explores the farm, and finds his place in the herd.

Cover of Butters Always in My Heart

Book 4

Butters Always in My Heart

A quiet, tender story about the special bond that grows between Butters and the person who raised him.

All four Adventures of Butters book covers

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