Camping in the Wild (Volume 8) (Life in the Wild, 8) by Nicholas Oldland
ISBN: 1525313630
Genres: Adventure, Animals, Humor, Nature, Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Camping in the Wild is the eighth book in the “Life in the Wild” series featuring Bear, Moose, and Beaver. This book uses humor to teach important lessons on how to properly set up for a camping trip. When Bear, Moose, and Beaver arrive at their campsite, they are exhausted! Instead of securing their tent, and properly setting up their food, they jump in the lake and take naps–only to find that a storm is brewing. Their neglected campfire starts to spread and animals have gotten into their food. Worst of all, their tent has blown up into a tree. The friends are frustrated with the situation and with each other. How will they put their camping trip back on track?

This is a book that teaches an important lesson on how to be prepared in nature using humor and cute digital illustrations. Maine library patrons, students, and teachers could find this series, and especially this title, to be helpful for learning about camping. The last page includes an image of Bear, Moose, and Beaver urinating on the campfire to ensure the fire is out. This might not be appropriate for certain audiences. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Reviewed by Gia Charles, Patten Free Library, Bath