Camping in the Wild - (Life in the Wild) by Nicholas Oldland (Hardcover)

About the Book

"There once was a bear, a moose and a beaver who had always wanted to go camping. So they packed all of the essential items and ventured off into the woods. The bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait to get to the fun stuff, so when it comes to setting up camp, they cut a few corners. Leaving their jobs half-finished, the trio heads to the lake. They enjoy themselves so much that they fail to notice some dark clouds moving across the lake toward them. First, a gust of wind picks their tent right off the ground and up into a tree. Then their unattended fire starts to spread and they have to scramble to put it out. Then a thunderstorm strikes and while they are sheltering in their now-secured tent, a family of raccoons raids their food supplies! After this series of mishaps and near-disasters, the three friends learn that sometimes you have to put in the work to reap the rewards"--

Book Synopsis

A 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?

A 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!

Nicholas 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.

Review Quotes

A charming tale about the importance of preparation over immediate gratification, spotlighting the consequences of lazy decisions.--School Library Journal

... the tale of persistence, friendship, and devotion to sport with its understated humor and anthropomorphic north woods critters will charm readers ...--Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Hockey in the Wild)

It's seriously goofy and at times even silly, but still we can't get enough of this book.--Globe and Mail (Praise for Up the Creek)

Probably best for one-on-one sharing, this simple story is a charmer.--School Library Journal (Praise for Walk on the Wild Side)

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, a popular apparel company he runs with his brothers. He is the author-illustrator of the Life in the Wild series and Dinosaur Countdown. Nicholas lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his family.