{"title":"Nicholas Oldland","description":"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.","products":[{"product_id":"big-bear-hug-paperback","title":"Big Bear Hug - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A huge bear is wandering through the forest - but wait a minute! Who's that he's hugging? A beaver? And a moose? And a bird? And a tree? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Welcome to the world of \u003ci\u003eBig Bear Hug\u003c\/i\u003e, a contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight - even creatures that bears have been known to eat. One day, the benevolent bear meets up with a human. This human proceeds to do something the bear cannot understand: he raises his axe and begins to cut down a tree. Suddenly the bear doesn't feel like hugging anymore and must make a difficult decision on how to stop this destruction in his forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The environmental message of \u003ci\u003eBig Bear Hug \u003c\/i\u003eis both funny and powerful, while simple enough to engage very young children and show them the awesome power of a hug. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51447392272607,"sku":"9781771381512","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/hHxCELARK_9781771381512.webp?v=1790240166"},{"product_id":"walk-on-the-wild-side-paperback","title":"Walk on the Wild Side - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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 realize 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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This funny, contemporary fable is from Nicholas Oldland's popular Life in the Wild series. The wonderful fun here is the comedy that highlights the adventure, in both the dry humor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448990073055,"sku":"9781525305641","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ci9cPfrP5X9781525305641.webp?v=1790258219"},{"product_id":"life-in-the-wild-the-collected-adventures-of-the-bear-the-moose-and-the-beaver-hardcover","title":"Life in the Wild: The Collected Adventures of the Bear, the Moose and the Beaver - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix sidesplitting tales of the bear, the moose and the beaver in one wild volume!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree best (animal) friends embark on hilarious wilderness adventures in the Life in the Wild series. Kids love the characters' endearing quirks - a bear who hugs, a risk-averse moose, a careless beaver - and grown-ups appreciate gentle messages of teamwork, kindness and friendship. Award-winning author and illustrator Nicholas Oldland's trademark humor and warmth shine in these delightful and timeless stories. This is the perfect volume for Life in the Wild fans of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Bear Hug\u003cbr\u003eMaking the Moose Out of Life\u003cbr\u003eThe Busy Beaver\u003cbr\u003eUp the Creek\u003cbr\u003eWalk on the Wild Side\u003cbr\u003eHockey in the Wild \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51452473540831,"sku":"9781525312922","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/5nAVl-bqC79781525312922.webp?v=1790290432"},{"product_id":"camping-in-the-wild-hardcover","title":"Camping in the Wild - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new book in the bestselling Life in the Wild series follows the bear, the moose and the beaver as they give camping a try - what could possibly go wrong?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bear, a moose and a beaver decide they're finally going to go camping, and they find the perfect spot right next to a lake. The moose has brought along a camping guide with tips such as: make sure your tent poles and guidelines are securely tied; never leave a campfire unattended; and keep your food packed away in a secure container ... none of which they follow! Who would want to work when there is fun to be had? Naturally, one thing after another goes wrong, so, naturally, they start blaming each other. Lucky for them, though, the wild is a great place to be reminded of the most important thing of all: Everything is better when they work together!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicholas Oldland's hugely popular Life in the Wild picture-book series is treasured for its lovable if imperfect characters and their humorous approach to life. And while the stories are filled with their misadventures and mishaps, the friends always learn heartwarming life lessons. This funny, contemporary fable champions the rewards of hard work and the joys of nature and the wild outdoors, and it makes a terrific read-aloud. Oldland's distinctive expressive illustrations chronicle the action with plenty of visual humor, making this a great choice for younger pre-readers, too. As with all the books in the series, this one offers excellent character education lessons on the importance of teamwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51455368397023,"sku":"9781525313639","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/NOft877Vac9781525313639.webp?v=1790312022"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/nicholas-oldland.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}