Walk on the Wild Side

by Nicholas Oldland, Nicholas Oldland (Illustrator)

Overview

One day, a bear, a moose and a beaver go for a walk in the mountains. To make the hike more exciting, they decide to race to the top. But soon the friends fall into deep trouble. Who will give up their chance for glory to save the day?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771384308
Publisher:	Kids Can Press, Limited
Publication date:	09/11/2014
Series:	Life in the Wild Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

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.

Editorial Reviews

Another fine lesson couched in a tale that never becomes didactic.—Kirkus Reviews

Probably best for one-on-one sharing, this simple story is a charmer.—School Library Journal

Using simple text and clear, uncluttered illustrations, Oldland has created a warm story of friendship.—Booklist

This fast-paced book will appeal to younger children. It has great potential as a fun storytime read.—CM Magazine

A very well illustrated book...—Resource Links

From the Publisher

2014-12-06
More Life in the Wild from Canadian Oldland (Up the Creek, 2013, etc.).A bear, a moose and a beaver are friends, and they love adventure. One day, they decide to climb a nearby mountain. They trek across the countryside and, while having a snack at the base of the mountain, decide to make the trip up the slope a race. The moose's long legs give him an advantage; he pulls ahead of his friends. Then a boulder comes down the cliffside path. In escaping the boulder, the moose falls over the edge and is left hanging from a tree limb. The bear tries to rescue his buddy, but he falls too. The beaver's quick thinking saves everyone. The three friends take the rest of the trip at a slower pace; and that is when they actually begin to enjoy their journey. Oldland's digitally painted, woodcut-style illustrations are as deadpan-charming as ever, and storytime audiences won't find this as predictable as those who present it to them will. The friends' competitiveness plays out believably enough, and the characters' short exclamations in the illustrations will elicit a giggle or two (and participation in subsequent readings). Another fine lesson couched in a tale that never becomes didactic. (Picture book. 3-9)

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