"At first all the beaver could
do was stare at the ceiling.
But little by little,
he began to heal.
With lots of rest, he
regained his strength.
And before too long,
he was trying out a
pair of crutches.
Brilliant! I am delighted to see that Kids Can Press has published six of Nicholas Oldland's stories in one volume. Included are the following: Big Bear Hug, Making the Moose of Life, The Busy Beaver, Up the Creek, Walk on the Wild Side and Hockey in the Wild.
Each book follows the adventures of three best friends as they live together in the wilderness, and deal with the many hilarious exploits they face. The three are iconic Canadian animals whose friendship is filled with kindness and teamwork, despite the apparent personality differences and the trouble each can find on their own while living life.
Bear loves a good hug, Moose is unwilling to take risks despite his friends' encouragement to take a leap of faith, and Beaver is endlessly reckless when it comes to getting things done. The first three stories assure that readers come to know each of their quirks and their singular adventures.
The final ones explore what happens when the three get together to experience shared adventure. A canoe trip into the wild almost does them in. A sedate hike that turns into a competitive race to the finish leads to a result that is far too exciting for all three. And last of all, a hockey game goes awry when the ice is not nearly as thick as it should be to support all players.
Through it all, and despite some upsets, the three remain fast friends who show love and concern for each other at every turn.
What a gift this is to readers who love humor, animals, series books, and lasting lessons in friendship!
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