OUR STORY

“Wiley-Boo-Hah” (noun)

[wī-lee boo-hah]

A playful, made-up word for the wild places where real adventure lives.

The Wiley-Boo-Hah is the deep woods, the backcountry, the middle of nowhere, where the roads end, the animals roam, and your instincts come alive. It’s where families grow grit, memories are made, and wild stories are born.

The Stuck In The Rut book series is written by Tana Grenda and co-written by her dad, Phil Schneider. Tana was raised in the mountains of North Idaho, where her dad often referred to the wilderness as the “Wiley-Boo-Hah.” When she was a teenager, Phil wrote playful hunting rhymes inspired by their new family YouTube channel, Stuck N The Rut. Tana tucked those rhymes away, knowing they’d one day become something more.

Years later, after fostering and adopting many children of her own, Tana longed for children's books that reflected the rugged outdoor life she was teaching them. So she pulled out her dad’s old rhymes and turned them into two books that could honor her family legacy and reach kids and families around the world.

Phil’s silly words and catchy verses sparked the creation of Chasing Dreams andWiley-Boo-Hah Books—a surprise gift to her dad and a dream come true for both of them.

Tana is a passionate foster and adoptive mom, outdoorswoman, hunter, and advocate for adventure. Growing up with a deep love for the mountains and a relentless drive for the hunt, she has spent her life chasing the thrill of the great outdoors.

When Tana is not in the wilderness of Alaska with her family, Tana is sharing her experiences and inspiring others to embrace an outdoor lifestyle. The Stuck in the Rut book series reflects her family’s dedication to hunting, encouraging young adventurers to chase their dreams, push their limits, and find freedom in the “Wiley-Boo-Hah.”

A smiling woman and a man with a beard and long gray hair standing outdoors in front of a lake and trees, holding a children's book titled 'Stuck on the Dream, Chasing Dreams' with a deer on the cover.

Passing on the traditions, one story at a time.

Passing on the traditions, one story at a time.

From Bedtime Stories to Backcountry Beginnings

A man and four children standing in the back of a pickup truck with a large deer they have hunted, with one of the children holding the deer's antlers.
A man with two young children standing next to a lion that appears to be dead, lying on its side, on the bed of a truck. The man is smiling, one child is wearing a gray hoodie, and the other child is holding an orange strap. The setting appears to be
A family of five dressed in camouflage hunting gear posing outdoors behind a large antlered deer they have hunted, with a bow resting on the deer.
A family of four dressed in camouflage in a forest, posing with a large buck they hunted. The group includes a woman, two boys, and a man, all smiling and standing behind the deer.
Group of seven people posing with a dead elk in a field during sunset, wearing camouflage clothing and outdoor gear.
Two children and an adult outdoors, practicing archery, with one child aiming a bow and the adult assisting. A girl kneels in the foreground wearing a red hat, a boy in the background is holding a bow with an adult helping him, and another boy stands
A woman and a man standing outdoors by a lake, both smiling, with the woman holding a children's book titled "Catching Dreams" featuring a deer on the cover.
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Older woman with gray hair reading a children's book about wildlife to children sitting around a campfire outdoors at dusk.
An elderly man with a gray beard and cap reading a book titled 'Stop Into The Wild' to four children gathered around him outdoors in a grassy area with trees and a vehicle in the background.
A group of children and two adult men sitting outdoors in a grassy area with trees and parked vehicles in the background, some children are sitting on camping chairs, while one man is reading a book to the group.
A pile of chopped logs with a pair of antlers and a children's book titled 'Chasing Dreams' by Tana Grenda, with an illustration of a deer, set outdoors on grass.
Group of six smiling people standing outdoors in a forest, looking at a brochure.
A group of five friends standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees and sunlight in the background, smiling and posing for the photo.
An elderly man with long gray hair and a mustache reading a book titled "Guiding Dreams" to a toddler sitting on his lap outdoors in a forested area during sunset.
Two children sitting on grass outdoors, looking at a book with illustrations of nature and wildlife. One child is pointing at the book, and the other is holding a snake.
Two children sitting on logs in a forest clearing, reading a book together during sunset.
Three children, two boys and a girl, catch fish with nets beside a creek in a grassy, wooded area during the daytime.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:

Chelsea Hansler connected with Tana on one of her Alaska retreats and they became great friends ever since. Chelsea is a mom, hunter, houndswoman and artist who lives off the grid in remote Canada. Her day to day revolves around painting, motherhood and all that living off the grid entails like hunting, fishing, trapping, foraging, gardening and much more as a family. She is passionate about keeping traditional skills alive.

When Tana shared the vision for this book, Chelsea had never illustrated a children’s book before, but with her artistic gift and real-life outdoor experience, it was clear she was the perfect choice! In a world exploding with AI-generated fake images, Chelsea’s real illustrations bring an unmatched authenticity and soul to every page.

Two women smiling outdoors, wearing matching gray hoodies with bleach logo, holding a board game titled "Chasing Dreams" featuring a deer and forest scene.