Nicholas Oldland

Karhu, hirvi ja majava päättävät vihdoin lähteä telttailemaan ja löytävät täydellisen paikan järven rannalta. Hirvi on tuonut mukanaan retkeilyoppaan, jossa on vinkkejä, kuten: varmista, että telttakangas ja opasteet ovat tiukasti sidottu, älä koskaan jätä nuotiota valvomatta ja pidä ruokasi pakattuna turvalliseen astiaan... Kaverukset eivät kuitenkaan noudata näitä neuvoja! Kuka nyt haluaisi tehdä töitä, kun voi pitää hauskaa? Kun asiat alkavat mennä pieleen, ystävykset ryhtyvät syyttämään toisiaan. Onneksi luonto on hyvä muistuttamaan yhteistyön tärkeydestä.Nicholas Oldlandin valtavan suosittu Sydänmailla-kuvakirjasarja on arvostettu rakastettavien, joskin epätäydellisten hahmojensa ja heidän humoristisen elämäntapansa vuoksi. Tämä hauska ja moderni satu kannustaa ryhmätyöhön ja nauttimaan luonnosta.

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.

The lovable Life in the Wild trio can't wait to get out on the ice to play hockey. Except, well, they're going to have to It's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey season to start. They're so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it's thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. There's competitive napping. Karaoke. Lots of comfort food. Until, at last, the day arrives when the ice is ready. But, after all that time not being active, are they ready?Part of the bestselling Life in the Wild picture book series from Nicholas Oldland, this funny romp is, at its heart, a love letter to the sport of hockey and the joys of playing in the wild outdoors. Oldland's distinctive dry humor shines here, making this a fun read-aloud. But the hilarious visual story -- including the character's facial expressions and numerous asides -- mean children, even nonreaders, will also want to spend time with the pages on their own. Children who love hockey will appreciate the friends' devotion to the game and the difficulty of waiting for conditions to be just right, but every child who has had to wait for something (that is, every child) will relate to the situation. In this, the book offers some character education lessons on patience and perseverance. Separately, there are connections to healthy outdoor activity and winter safety.

The busy but careless beaver spends his days following random impulses, rarely thinking things through and leaving in his wake a devastated forest filled with stumps, half-nibbled trees and injured, homeless animals. But then one day the beaver finds himself on the wrong side of a falling tree, which as it turns out, is just the thing to knock some sense into him. After reflecting on his behavior, he decides to make some changes.

Once upon a time there was a bear, a moose and a beaver who were the best of friends, though they often disagreed. The day they decided to go canoeing, it was one disagreement after another. The moose wanted to steer, but so did the bear and the beaver. And they all had a di fferent idea as to how to cross a beaver dam. So when the three friends veer into raging rapids and find themselves up the creek, how will they agree on a rescue plan? Starring a charming cast of characters, Oldland's funny contemporary fable highlights the importance of working together - and keeping friendships afloat!

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.

When forest friends Beaver, Bear and Moose decide to set out on a mountain hike one day, their competitive natures get the better of them. It becomes a race to the summit! Avoiding near disaster thanks to Beaver's quick thinking, they decide to slow down the pace. The result is a truly enjoyable adventure: discovering caves and fossils that they would otherwise have missed, and simply taking their time.

Six sidesplitting tales of the bear, the moose and the beaver in one wild volume Three 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. The collection includes: Big Bear HugMaking the Moose Out of LifeThe Busy BeaverUp the CreekWalk on the Wild SideHockey in the Wild

Olipa kerran karhu, hirvi ja majava, jotka rakastivat jääkiekkoa. Talven tullen ne lähtivät pelaamaan kauden ensimmäistä matsia, mutta törmäsivät isoon ongelmaan: järven jää ei ollutkaan tarpeeksi paksua! Kolmikko palasi pettyneenä kotiin ja yritti ajatella jotain muuta odotellessaan sään pakastumista. Ne lauloivat karaokea. Söivät lohturuokaa. Ottivat päikkäreitä, tosi usein. Ehkäpä liiankin usein... Saivatkohan kaverukset huonon kuntonsa kohenemaan, kun keli viimein pakastui ja he pääsivät vihdoin jäälle?Hurmaavat henkilöhahmot tähdittävät Nicholas Oldlandin hupaisaa tarinaa, josta nuoret jääkiekkofanit taatusti tykkäävät! Moninkertaisesti palkittua Sydänmailla-kirjasarjaa on myyty yli 350 000 kpl ja käännetty 25 kielialueelle.

Olipa kerran karhu, hirvi ja majava, jotka tykkäsivät käydä seikkailemassa. Mutta joskus kilpailuhenki äityi niin kovaksi, ettei kaveruksilla enää ollutkaan kivaa.Kun kaverukset sitten lähtivät eräänä päivänä vaellukselle, ne kyllästyivät aika pian ja päättivät järjestää jännittävän kilpailun. Kiipeily karahti kuitenkin kiville. Kuka suostuisi luopumaan voitonmahdollisuuksistaan kisan tiimellyksessä?Hurmaavat henkilöhahmot tähdittävät Nicholas Oldlandin helppolukuista nykyaikaista satua, joka rohkaisee ottamaan asiat rennosti. Silloin pystyy paremmin arvostamaan elämän todella jännittäviä puolia.

Olipa kerran karhu, hirvi ja majava, joiden mielestä joulu oli ihanaa aikaa. Eräänä jouluaattona nämä kolme kaverusta sähläsivät niin innokkaasti jouluvalmistelujen kimpussa, että unohtivat tykkänään joulun tärkeimmän koristeen, joulukuusen! Niinpä ne painelivat metsään ja löysivät sieltä täydellisen kuusen, hyvältä tuoksuvan, juuri sopivan kokoisenkin, jossa oli pehmeät neulaset. Asiassa oli vain yksi mutta: karhu rakasti kaikenlaisia puita, eikä se voinut antaa ystäviensä kaataa kuusta. Mutta miten ihmeessä ne voisivat juhlistaa joulua ilman joulukuusta?Hurmaavat henkilöhahmot tähdittävät Nicholas Oldlandin helppolukuista nykyaikaista satua, jossa kerrotaan joulun riemuista - ja onnekkaista sovitteluratkaisuista. Sydänmailla-kirjasarjaa on myyty jo yli 350 000 kpl ja käännetty 25 kielialueelle.

One Christmas Eve, three friends - a bear, a moose and a beaver - were so busy making preparations, they forgot about the Christmas tree! So out they ran to find the perfect, sweet-smelling, soft-needled pine. But the bear, who loved all trees, wouldn't let his friends cut it down! Nicholas Oldland's new title - part of the award winning 'Life in the Wild' series - celebrates the joys, and happy compromises, of Christmas.

'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, a bear, a moose, and a beaver 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 that the three friends realise 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.'

In this simple and clever picture book from Nicholas Oldland, small children will have fun counting backward, as they're introduced to different dinosaurs grouped from ten to two, and a final, single dinosaur. Then, in a unique twist, the book goes on to zero (because they're extinct, silly!). Each number gets its own two-page spread, where it is both written as a numeral and spelled out as a word within the illustration's description. The dinosaur names are appropriately long and tongue-twisting, one of the things young children love about dinosaurs - but not to worry, there's a pronunciation guide at the end of the book!