Children's Fiction Christmas & Advent
One Wild Christmas
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2019
- Category
- Christmas & Advent, Humorous Stories, Bears
- Recommended Age
- 0 to 3
- Recommended Grade
- p
- Recommended Reading age
- 0 to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781525302039
- Publish Date
- Sep 2019
- List Price
- $17.99
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781525313264
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $11.99
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Description
Best friends the bear, the moose and the beaver have been so busy getting ready for Christmas, they have forgotten the most important decoration of all --- the Christmas tree! Rushing through the snowy forest, they reject one tree after another. And then they spot it. A pine tree that is just the right size, with soft needles and a wonderful scent --- it's perfect! But just as the beaver is about to chop it down, the bear stops him. He can't allow this tree to be harmed, it is simply too beautiful! But the moose and the beaver disagree. Is there a way they can have a perfect Christmas --- without chopping down the perfect tree?
Part of the popular Life in the Wild picture book series from author-illustrator Nicholas Oldland, this funny romp is, at its heart, a contemporary fable championing the importance of family, friends and traditions while promoting the joys of nature, specifically, the wilder parts of the outdoors. Oldland's distinctive, simple and playful illustrations tell much of the tale on their own, with lots of visual humor in the lovable characters' facial expressions and their numerous asides throughout. The hilarious text and artwork make this book a terrific read-aloud. It would also work to launch a discussion about celebrations and traditions, or about problem-solving and compromising.
About the author
Nicholas Oldland est le directeur artistique et l'un des propriétaires d'une entreprise de vêtements nommée Hatley. Ses motifs reconnus sont imprimés sur des pyjamas, des imperméables, des bottes de pluie et des chandails, tous signés Hatley. Aux Éditions Scholastic, il a écrit et illustré plusieurs albums dont L'ours qui aimait les arbres, L'orignal qui avait la frousse et Les amis qui ne pensaient qu'à gagner. Nicholas habite à Toronto.
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. Big Bear Hugis his first picture book.
Editorial Reviews
Those who join this animal trio on their wild adventure in this lighthearted, entertaining picture book are sure to find laughter and joy along the way.
CM Magazine
A beary green Christmas book.
Kirkus Reviews
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Hockey in the Wild
Présentoir de comptoir : Les amis qui fêtaient Noël
Hop! Au lit!
Hop into Bed!
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