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Life in the Wild
Walk on the Wild Side
"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
Classes may discuss woodland animals, their habitats, or the pleasure of outdoors.
Classes may discuss woodland animals, their habitats, or the pleasure of outdoors.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2015
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Nicholas Oldland
20 books45 followersNicholas 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, a popular apparel company.
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January 5, 2016
This picture book tells the story of three friends: a bear, a moose and a beaver (there's also a ridiculously adorable birdie in most of the frames who does not have a mention but who manages to be a part of the scene nevertheless).
One day the trio decides to go on a mountain hike. To make things exciting, they decided to race each other to the mountain top.
It is only a matter of time before they realize that things are not exactly working out the way they had envisioned.
And that life can be enjoyed by paying attention to the lil things we would inevitably overlook, if we're simply in a hurry to race ahead.
I quite enjoyed this cute read with a lovely message at the end.
One day the trio decides to go on a mountain hike. To make things exciting, they decided to race each other to the mountain top.
It is only a matter of time before they realize that things are not exactly working out the way they had envisioned.
And that life can be enjoyed by paying attention to the lil things we would inevitably overlook, if we're simply in a hurry to race ahead.
I quite enjoyed this cute read with a lovely message at the end.
April 21, 2020
Team work makes the dream work!
Walk on the Wild Side is a great book about cooperation and taking your time to do things right, but that's not what makes this book so unique and enjoyable. It's the illustrations that elevate this book into greatness. Each page brings something quirky and fun, and it's a great exercise in attention to detail for a kid to find the addition of little running bird or simply a different goofy expression on one of the characters.
Walk on the Wild Side is a great book about cooperation and taking your time to do things right, but that's not what makes this book so unique and enjoyable. It's the illustrations that elevate this book into greatness. Each page brings something quirky and fun, and it's a great exercise in attention to detail for a kid to find the addition of little running bird or simply a different goofy expression on one of the characters.
October 11, 2020
Three friends get tripped up when they try to compete instead of cooperate. This is the second book I've tried in this series, but I don't think I'll bother with any of the rest. The characters don't have much personality, the stories are heavy handed, and the art is a bit ugly.
February 11, 2020
Bear, Moose and Beaver, those three friends whose adventures have been chronicled by Canadian picture-book author and artist Nicholas Oldland in four previous picture-books, return in this fifth story. As they hike to the top of the mountain one day, the animals' competitive nature gets the better of them, and they turn it into a race. When disaster strikes however, they must all work together, eventually learning that they enjoy their outing more when they are experiencing it together...
Although I did enjoy Walk on the Wild Side, I'm not sure that it was quite as amusing as its predecessors, particularly Big Bear Hug , which was simply giggle-inducing in its hilarity. All of Oldland's books have a message to impart, but this one felt a little too on the nose in its didacticism, to the detriment of the story. Still, it was engaging enough, and young fans of these characters will undoubtedly enjoy another outing with them. For my part, I still intend to track down the sixth installment of the series, One Wild Christmas .
Although I did enjoy Walk on the Wild Side, I'm not sure that it was quite as amusing as its predecessors, particularly Big Bear Hug , which was simply giggle-inducing in its hilarity. All of Oldland's books have a message to impart, but this one felt a little too on the nose in its didacticism, to the detriment of the story. Still, it was engaging enough, and young fans of these characters will undoubtedly enjoy another outing with them. For my part, I still intend to track down the sixth installment of the series, One Wild Christmas .
October 16, 2015
"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."
I liked this book a lot. I thought that it had a lovely message and I think it will resonate well with young kids. I thought the illustrations were simple but effective. They fit in very well with the story. I wish it was a little bit longer but all in all, I enjoyed it and I would definitely read it to young kids.
* I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I liked this book a lot. I thought that it had a lovely message and I think it will resonate well with young kids. I thought the illustrations were simple but effective. They fit in very well with the story. I wish it was a little bit longer but all in all, I enjoyed it and I would definitely read it to young kids.
* I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
August 10, 2016
Cute art, cute story.
*I won a copy through goodreads*.
*I won a copy through goodreads*.
March 7, 2019
This isn't my favourite book in the series. A bear, a moose, and a beaver walk into a bar decide to climb a mountain. To make it more interesting, they turn it into a race. But on the way up, Moose dodges a falling boulder and ends up dangling from a tree on the side of a cliff. When Bear tries to help, he falls and Moose catches him. Then they're both stuck. Luckily, Beaver manages to rescue them. They then continue more slowly and the journey becomes a different kind of interesting.
There's not as much of a message or moral as there is in the other books (except maybe "stop and smell the roses"). I mean, I'm glad Moose and Bear didn't plummet to their deaths, but the story wasn't all that interesting.
Overall, this is probably the weakest book in the series for me so far (I think there's one other title that I've yet to read). It's okay as an addition to the complete collection, but I enjoyed the other titles more.
There's not as much of a message or moral as there is in the other books (except maybe "stop and smell the roses"). I mean, I'm glad Moose and Bear didn't plummet to their deaths, but the story wasn't all that interesting.
Overall, this is probably the weakest book in the series for me so far (I think there's one other title that I've yet to read). It's okay as an addition to the complete collection, but I enjoyed the other titles more.
April 4, 2023
Very good but I felt bad for the bird. It looks left out.
November 17, 2014
My New Favorite Animal Series
The book's cover blurb tells you everything you need to know about the story - "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." . During the course of the fable-like story we observe that competitive streak, see the consequences, and enjoy the friendly and satisfying resolution.
But, this isn't a "problem" book or a ham-fisted teaching fable. These three characters are fun, funny, and remarkably engaging. I can't exactly say why, but the way they are drawn just tickled some funny old bone somewhere deep inside. Even though they are simply drawn the pictures have tremendous movement and energy and personality. Maybe it's because the Beaver is always smiling, the Moose always looks a bit quizzical and the Bear always looks totally mellowed out, but I instantly just liked these guys. I even liked the red bird who appears on each page observing the action. In any event, I challenge you to find a kid who won't like these three.
Looking through the catalogue I see that this is book five in a series. There is one book at the outset for each character, and then the fourth book has the three pals squabbling on a canoe trip. As far as I'm concerned they can keep writing these forever. (Since this is a Canadian production you can also get them in French, and somehow even that strikes me as appropros.)
So, if you want to try something fun and a bit different, or if you want to strike out off the beaten path, this could be a very nice choice for your little picture book guy or gal. A very jolly find.
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
The book's cover blurb tells you everything you need to know about the story - "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." . During the course of the fable-like story we observe that competitive streak, see the consequences, and enjoy the friendly and satisfying resolution.
But, this isn't a "problem" book or a ham-fisted teaching fable. These three characters are fun, funny, and remarkably engaging. I can't exactly say why, but the way they are drawn just tickled some funny old bone somewhere deep inside. Even though they are simply drawn the pictures have tremendous movement and energy and personality. Maybe it's because the Beaver is always smiling, the Moose always looks a bit quizzical and the Bear always looks totally mellowed out, but I instantly just liked these guys. I even liked the red bird who appears on each page observing the action. In any event, I challenge you to find a kid who won't like these three.
Looking through the catalogue I see that this is book five in a series. There is one book at the outset for each character, and then the fourth book has the three pals squabbling on a canoe trip. As far as I'm concerned they can keep writing these forever. (Since this is a Canadian production you can also get them in French, and somehow even that strikes me as appropros.)
So, if you want to try something fun and a bit different, or if you want to strike out off the beaten path, this could be a very nice choice for your little picture book guy or gal. A very jolly find.
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book in exchange for a candid review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
February 11, 2017
It’s a wonderful day to be outside so the three friends, bear, moose and beaver set off on a hike. Sitting down to rest, they thought about how to make their day of hiking more adventurous. Being competitive, their brains are working but Beavers idea to make it a race had them up and going. Over and under, up and down they went until a near incident left moose needing assistance. Dangling, moose cries for help. Bear bravely tries to help, by sadly ends up in the same predicament. Beaver’s quick thinking comes to the rescue and the three friends reflect upon their journey and reassess the remainder of their trip. For sometimes it’s not about the end result, it’s about the journey getting there.
There was something about the illustrations in this book that drew me to it. They were not busy but fun and eye-catching and the animals themselves were big and their leg movements were boxy, like soldiers and I just fell in love in them. Little comments in the story added humor to the storyline as the seriousness in the story leaped forward. At the beginning of the story, these animals presented themselves as competitive, they each wanted to win and they each had a difference of opinion which they thought mattered most but as the story progressed they changed. It’s a great storyline with terrific vocabulary words (dangling, descended, fearlessly, daring) that shows what true friendship is all about.
Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for sharing this book title with me, this review is my own opinion.
There was something about the illustrations in this book that drew me to it. They were not busy but fun and eye-catching and the animals themselves were big and their leg movements were boxy, like soldiers and I just fell in love in them. Little comments in the story added humor to the storyline as the seriousness in the story leaped forward. At the beginning of the story, these animals presented themselves as competitive, they each wanted to win and they each had a difference of opinion which they thought mattered most but as the story progressed they changed. It’s a great storyline with terrific vocabulary words (dangling, descended, fearlessly, daring) that shows what true friendship is all about.
Thank you NetGalley and Kids Can Press for sharing this book title with me, this review is my own opinion.
October 20, 2015
A cute book full of excitement for the little ones! I think it will be fun for adults to read it to children as well, because the humour in it is something both age groups can appreciate. I know I did at least, I giggled out loud several times.
I love picture books, yet this illustration style is not really my thing (simplistic, looks like you can make it yourself with Paint), However, I don’t think young children will have a problem with it at all. It’s quite colourful and the characters are well defined. They have faces which remind me of my bulldog; no matter what he’s doing, his face always makes me laugh.
The text is printed in a font that reminds me of Comic Sans, which makes it look less professional than it could look. In all honesty, I gasped a little when I saw the price of this book. I wouldn’t pay 17 dollars for the version I just read.
All criticism aside, I would still recommend this book to people with very young children or as a classroom read. Stories about friendship between animals were always my favourite when I was little. I also love the setting. I saw this book is part of a series called ‘Life in the Wild’; using anthropomorphism for animals in the wild is something I always find delightfully awesome!
An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love picture books, yet this illustration style is not really my thing (simplistic, looks like you can make it yourself with Paint), However, I don’t think young children will have a problem with it at all. It’s quite colourful and the characters are well defined. They have faces which remind me of my bulldog; no matter what he’s doing, his face always makes me laugh.
The text is printed in a font that reminds me of Comic Sans, which makes it look less professional than it could look. In all honesty, I gasped a little when I saw the price of this book. I wouldn’t pay 17 dollars for the version I just read.
All criticism aside, I would still recommend this book to people with very young children or as a classroom read. Stories about friendship between animals were always my favourite when I was little. I also love the setting. I saw this book is part of a series called ‘Life in the Wild’; using anthropomorphism for animals in the wild is something I always find delightfully awesome!
An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 5, 2014
I received a free ebook copy of this book by the book's publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story was brilliant and had me as an adult in fits of giggles. A lovely tale showing the values of friendship, kindness and perseverance.
When Moose, Bear and Beaver decide to race up a mountain they end up in a spot of bother. Moose, though speedy is also clumsy and Bear isn't much help either! Luckily Beaver comes to the rescue, proving that bigger isn't necessarily better. Together the three realise that it's much more fun to not race and enjoy the walk up the mountain together, helping one another and discovering new things. Co-operation and kindness see the three friends through with a beautiful moral to the story.
The text is clear and simple to read so it will be easily accessible to young children. Oldland's illustrations really add to the story, making it greatly enjoyable to read in a funny and educational way. The colours used in the story are realistic and natural and the cartoon style is lovely. One of my favourite children's picture books of the year and I can't wait to share this with the pupils' I teach. I highly recommend it.
This story was brilliant and had me as an adult in fits of giggles. A lovely tale showing the values of friendship, kindness and perseverance.
When Moose, Bear and Beaver decide to race up a mountain they end up in a spot of bother. Moose, though speedy is also clumsy and Bear isn't much help either! Luckily Beaver comes to the rescue, proving that bigger isn't necessarily better. Together the three realise that it's much more fun to not race and enjoy the walk up the mountain together, helping one another and discovering new things. Co-operation and kindness see the three friends through with a beautiful moral to the story.
The text is clear and simple to read so it will be easily accessible to young children. Oldland's illustrations really add to the story, making it greatly enjoyable to read in a funny and educational way. The colours used in the story are realistic and natural and the cartoon style is lovely. One of my favourite children's picture books of the year and I can't wait to share this with the pupils' I teach. I highly recommend it.
February 12, 2015
Another great read! My boys and I enjoyed this one immensely! The artwork is bright and vivid. The three characters (and the little red bird) are adorable. The little bird cracked us up throughout the book. I would definitely recommend this to all young readers. It's such a fun treat and heartwarming as well. This one is going on our to buy list ASAP!
**ARC graciously provided by Kids Can Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
January 7, 2020
Bear, Moose, and Beaver are three friends who go on a mountain hike. They decide to make it a race to the top, and their competitive natures make things too dangerous. Will they learn to cooperate and help each other before someone gets hurt?
I love the way the friends learn to support each other instead of competing for everything. The story is really funny, and the illustrations give the story extra depth and comedy. The silly expressions on the animals' faces make this a really fun read.
This picture book is adorable! I love the cartoony illustrations with clear lines and bright colors. I love the simple storyline that conveys good moral lessons in just a few words. It's doesn't feel too preachy, but has a good message.
Sweet and hilarious, this book is perfect for reading with young children!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of all these books from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I love the way the friends learn to support each other instead of competing for everything. The story is really funny, and the illustrations give the story extra depth and comedy. The silly expressions on the animals' faces make this a really fun read.
This picture book is adorable! I love the cartoony illustrations with clear lines and bright colors. I love the simple storyline that conveys good moral lessons in just a few words. It's doesn't feel too preachy, but has a good message.
Sweet and hilarious, this book is perfect for reading with young children!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of all these books from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
October 31, 2018
This book was on the ok side for me.
What I loved:
the concept of the book - that cooperation is cool and that competition if not done correctly, can be unhealthy (even dangerous), and that sometimes it is most wonderful to simply enjoy the journey together
encouraging diversity - by showing friendship between different animals who otherwise we might not see as friends
What did not cut it for me:
artwork - somehow the illustrations in this book did not speak to me.
abruptness - somehow the story line did not flow smoothly for me.
In summary, as I said, it was on the OK side for me
Thank you to NetGalley for the original digital review copy of the book a few years ago.. I borrowed a library copy to read and give a honest review today.
What I loved:
the concept of the book - that cooperation is cool and that competition if not done correctly, can be unhealthy (even dangerous), and that sometimes it is most wonderful to simply enjoy the journey together
encouraging diversity - by showing friendship between different animals who otherwise we might not see as friends
What did not cut it for me:
artwork - somehow the illustrations in this book did not speak to me.
abruptness - somehow the story line did not flow smoothly for me.
In summary, as I said, it was on the OK side for me
Thank you to NetGalley for the original digital review copy of the book a few years ago.. I borrowed a library copy to read and give a honest review today.
November 12, 2018
Best friends bear, moose, and beaver plan a new adventure: a hike up a nearby, tall mountain. Things start well for the trio as they descend a valley, walk through a field, wade through a stream, and cross a canyon. (Great verbs presented in parallel construction!) But when they stop for a snack, they decide that they want to make the hike more exciting. Beaver wants to race to the top, but an errant boulder endangers bear and moose.
The next few pages are a funny process of gains and losses: “Fearlessly, the bear attempted a daring rescue. Sadly, he failed” while the accompanying illustration shows him muttering “Whoops” as he falls. Once beaver rescues his friends, the three rethink their strategy. Rather than competing by racing to the top, they decide to take things slowly. Not only do they notice details they’d have missed, they are able to cooperate to overcome obstacles.
Like the other books in the Life in the Wild series by Nicholas Oldland, Walk on the Wild Side is characterized by dry humor. The illustrations are delightful, filled with their own amusements. And, their silent friend the little red bird appears again.
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The next few pages are a funny process of gains and losses: “Fearlessly, the bear attempted a daring rescue. Sadly, he failed” while the accompanying illustration shows him muttering “Whoops” as he falls. Once beaver rescues his friends, the three rethink their strategy. Rather than competing by racing to the top, they decide to take things slowly. Not only do they notice details they’d have missed, they are able to cooperate to overcome obstacles.
Like the other books in the Life in the Wild series by Nicholas Oldland, Walk on the Wild Side is characterized by dry humor. The illustrations are delightful, filled with their own amusements. And, their silent friend the little red bird appears again.
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April 13, 2020
What do I love most about the moose, the bear and the beaver books by Nicholas Oldland? Opening this book is like the heralding of a trumpet - whichever grandchildren are within earshot when I begin reading, come clambering onto my arms and shoulders to peer into the book and listen . It doesn't matter how many times I read this and it doesn't seem to matter if they are two or ten years old, arms and legs are everywhere vying for the spot closest to (me) the book
(this review repeats itself on all of the moose, the bear, and the beaver books by Oldland)
(this review repeats itself on all of the moose, the bear, and the beaver books by Oldland)
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December 30, 2025The moral of the story is “together is better than done.” The illustrations are charming though, like the characters on a set of pajamas you’d buy up north have come to life.
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December 20, 2024the journey really WAS the friends we made along the way <3 🐻🫎🦫
December 8, 2014
A beaver, a moose and a big old black bear
Climbed up a mountain
Their friendship to share.
It turned into an adventurous race
Each friend was vying for the first place.
After refuelling and grabbing a bite
Moose's long legs gave him some flight
He pressed ever forward, determined to run
But alas and alack, found it not to be fun....
He plummets and tumbles, nearly falls on his head
Is saved by a tree, so glad he's not dead.
He hangs ever so tightly and clings to a limb
He cries out for help....can friend bear rescue him?
Oh no, bear discovers himself too in peril
Beaver must help....but he has to be careful.
He has to work fast, he has to work smart
He thinks how to do it while stilling his heart
His friends are in danger, his friends need a hand
He dons super-powers and goes with his plan.
Hurray all is well, Beaver's plan a success
His friends they are rescued, his friends are the best.
The moral you see is not if you win
But the love for you friends that you carry within.
Climbed up a mountain
Their friendship to share.
It turned into an adventurous race
Each friend was vying for the first place.
After refuelling and grabbing a bite
Moose's long legs gave him some flight
He pressed ever forward, determined to run
But alas and alack, found it not to be fun....
He plummets and tumbles, nearly falls on his head
Is saved by a tree, so glad he's not dead.
He hangs ever so tightly and clings to a limb
He cries out for help....can friend bear rescue him?
Oh no, bear discovers himself too in peril
Beaver must help....but he has to be careful.
He has to work fast, he has to work smart
He thinks how to do it while stilling his heart
His friends are in danger, his friends need a hand
He dons super-powers and goes with his plan.
Hurray all is well, Beaver's plan a success
His friends they are rescued, his friends are the best.
The moral you see is not if you win
But the love for you friends that you carry within.
June 10, 2015
Walk on the Wild Side is a nice friendship story about a beaver, moose and bear. They like to go on adventures together and end up hiking on a mountain. They decide to race, but of course it doesn't go the way they planned it, but the lesson they learn is surely the main thing. It's not about winning, but doing stuff together and helping each other along the way. Surely the idea works although it's quite cliched. The story in itself doesn't really bring anything new to the matter and I kind of missed humor. The picture book is very serious.
The artwork is so and so. It's graphic and funny looking, but at the same time very simple. It felt like it was made with Paint. The colors are kind of insipid and not many colors are used, which takes out the edge of the book. For adults this may seem cool, but for a kid this is kind of boring looking. There should be more playfulness, and facial expressions on the animals would've worked and helped making this easier to identify with. Now it's a bit too grownup and in a sense stuck-up. This is a loss for the story in itself is quite nice.
The artwork is so and so. It's graphic and funny looking, but at the same time very simple. It felt like it was made with Paint. The colors are kind of insipid and not many colors are used, which takes out the edge of the book. For adults this may seem cool, but for a kid this is kind of boring looking. There should be more playfulness, and facial expressions on the animals would've worked and helped making this easier to identify with. Now it's a bit too grownup and in a sense stuck-up. This is a loss for the story in itself is quite nice.
December 23, 2015
Beaver, Bear and Moose are really good friends, but sometimes they can be a little competitive. That's what happened that day they decided to climb the mountain together. Things went well while they friendly enjoyed the walk, but it turned less pleasant, and even dangerous when they agreed on turning the trip into a race. Moose got into trouble, and his friends had to decide between helping him or winning the race. Thankfully they are better friends than rivals. The race is over. Once at the top of the mountain, Beaver, Bear and Moose felt happy they decided to slow down and take the time to explore, discover and enjoy each other.
Three lovely characters in a funny story about friendship and its vicissitudes, with a happy ending. I'd love to read more Beaver, Bear and Moose adventures!
Age range: 4 to 8 years old.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out more children's book reviews in my Reviews in Chalk Blog!
Three lovely characters in a funny story about friendship and its vicissitudes, with a happy ending. I'd love to read more Beaver, Bear and Moose adventures!
Age range: 4 to 8 years old.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out more children's book reviews in my Reviews in Chalk Blog!
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December 12, 2014ADORABLE!
I've been a fan of Nicholas Oldland's art for awhile and this book doesn't let me down. Moose, Bear and Beaver just make me smile. They are so determined and so goofy at the same time. And even though my kids are tweens and teens now, they enjoyed finding out what these guys were up to.
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE is a story about a day of adventure. Moose, Bear, and Beaver set off to explore but soon decide that they need to push it up a notch; and so they find themselves racing through the woods and up a mountain.
Because of their hurried pace they start having mishaps. And after Bear and Moose end up having to be saved by Beaver, they decide to slow things down. That is when they discover that you can sometimes actually see more, and do more exciting things... if you slow down. A good message for most of us.
Due out in March. You should check this new addition to the series.
I've been a fan of Nicholas Oldland's art for awhile and this book doesn't let me down. Moose, Bear and Beaver just make me smile. They are so determined and so goofy at the same time. And even though my kids are tweens and teens now, they enjoyed finding out what these guys were up to.
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE is a story about a day of adventure. Moose, Bear, and Beaver set off to explore but soon decide that they need to push it up a notch; and so they find themselves racing through the woods and up a mountain.
Because of their hurried pace they start having mishaps. And after Bear and Moose end up having to be saved by Beaver, they decide to slow things down. That is when they discover that you can sometimes actually see more, and do more exciting things... if you slow down. A good message for most of us.
Due out in March. You should check this new addition to the series.
November 18, 2014
I received a free digital ARC from NetGalley to review.
Moose, Bear, and Beaver go on a hike but their competitive nature gets the best of them! A sweet and funny story that can teach children about friendship and working together.
The accompanying illustrations are simple and add a touch of humor and personality to the characters and the story.
The best part about this book is that the lesson doesn't feel forced or "speak down" to children, it just shows some of the consequences of the animals' behaviors and has a happy ending.
Moose, Bear, and Beaver go on a hike but their competitive nature gets the best of them! A sweet and funny story that can teach children about friendship and working together.
The accompanying illustrations are simple and add a touch of humor and personality to the characters and the story.
The best part about this book is that the lesson doesn't feel forced or "speak down" to children, it just shows some of the consequences of the animals' behaviors and has a happy ending.
April 5, 2015
*I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
¡Una historia muy linda! Me encantaron los colores y las ilustraciones simples. Creo que este libro deja un increíble mensaje en los más pequeños acerca de la amistad y de ayudar al otro en lugar de siempre estar pensando en competir.
¡Una historia muy linda! Me encantaron los colores y las ilustraciones simples. Creo que este libro deja un increíble mensaje en los más pequeños acerca de la amistad y de ayudar al otro en lugar de siempre estar pensando en competir.
August 2, 2015
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley on behalf of the publishers
another one my son really liked!
3 friends try to make their day fun & exciting, but soon learn that sometimes the best way to have a good day is to just be with your friends.
a great little story!
another one my son really liked!
3 friends try to make their day fun & exciting, but soon learn that sometimes the best way to have a good day is to just be with your friends.
a great little story!
November 18, 2014
3.5 stars.
November 19, 2014
Super cute picture book.
Easy to read text, great pictures, cute story that reminds us to enjoy the journey. This is how I like my picture books.
Easy to read text, great pictures, cute story that reminds us to enjoy the journey. This is how I like my picture books.
November 29, 2014
The pictures definitely make the book. Cute story about competitive friends who learn that things can be interesting without being a competition.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!
July 1, 2017
Kouzelná kniha nejenom pro děti. Má vtipné a opravdu povedené ilustrace a jelikož se vlastně jedná o bajku, najdeme v ní i nějaká ta ponaučení...
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