Walk on the Wild Side (Life in the Wild): 5 - Softcover

Oldland; Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1525305646 ISBN 13: 9781525305641

Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2021

Synopsis

This clever picture book tells readers right away what to expect. There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who loved adventure. But sometimes their competitive natures got in the way of having fun. One day, the three set off to climb a mountain together. But on the way there, they decide to make it more exciting by turning the climb into a race to the top. It's only after being sidelined by a series of mishaps  a boulder tumbling down the path, the moose hanging off the side of the cliff, the bear hanging off the moose hanging off the side of the cliff  that the three friends realise competitions don't always make for a good time. At the end of the day, the bear, the moose and the beaver agreed that reaching the top of the mountain was great, but enjoying the journey together was even better. This funny, contemporary fable is from Nicholas Oldlands popular Life in the Wild series. The wonderful fun here is the comedy that highlights the adventure, in both the dry humour of the text as well as the simple, earth toned illustrations that provide a humorous visual play by play of the action. This would make a terrifically entertaining storytime title, easily promoting the importance of teamwork, kindness and friendship. It could also be used in the early grades as part of a classroom discussion of woodland animals and their habitats. Another lesson here is the pleasure of getting outdoors for recreation.

About this title

About the Author

Nicholas Oldland earned a degree in fine arts at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada, and enjoyed success as a commercial artist and filmmaker before taking up the role of creative director at Hatley/Little Blue House, a popular apparel company. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his family.

Nicholas Oldland earned a degree in fine arts at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada, and enjoyed success as a commercial artist and filmmaker before taking up the role of creative director at Hatley/Little Blue House, a popular apparel company. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1525305646
• ISBN 13: 9781525305641
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32