B.B. was the pen-name of Denys Watkins-Pitchford (1905-1990), a celebrated English naturalist, artist & author, who was well-known for his widely-acclaimed children's books & insightful writings & illustrations about the countryside, fishing & country sports. In this book THE BADGERS OF BEARSHANKS follows the story of a year in the life of a badger & his mate (Brock & Sally Bawson), living in a sett under the roots of a great beech tree in Bearshanks Wood.