Book Series · 9 Books

Life in the Wild Books

In order from Big Bear Hug to Camping in the Wild.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1699

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2006

Big Bear Hug

By Nicholas Oldland

A bear must choose between hugging and saving his forest from destruction.

32 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

Hardcover

Summary: In a forest where a bear hugs every creature, even those he might eat, a human arrives with an axe. Faced with the threat of tree destruction, the bear must decide how to protect his home. Will he continue his loving embrace or take a stand against the human's actions? This tale explores the power of a hug and the bear's struggle to defend his forest, offering a humorous yet poignant environmental message.

The complete set

Life in the Wild Series

9 books · Published 2006–2025

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$1699

Big Bear Hug

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2006

A bear must choose between hugging and saving his forest from destruction.

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$1597

Making the Moose Out of Life

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

A timid moose faces a storm and discovers life's adventure.

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$1797

The Busy Beaver

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A careless beaver's mishap leads to a forest transformation.

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$759

Up the Creek

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

Three friends face peril on a canoe trip. Can teamwork save them?

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$1899

Walk on the Wild Side

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Three friends race up a mountain, but mishaps teach them the joy of the journey.

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$1597

One Wild Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Can three friends celebrate Christmas without cutting down the perfect tree?

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$1797

Hockey in the Wild

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Eager animals await safe ice for hockey. Will they be ready when the time comes?

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$1797

Life in the Wild

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Three animal friends face wild adventures, testing their friendship and teamwork.

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$1797

Camping in the Wild

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025

Three friends go camping, ignoring all rules. Chaos ensues. Can teamwork save their trip?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Life in the Wild series?

There are 9 books in the Life in the Wild series. It began with Big Bear Hug in 2006, and the newest book, Camping in the Wild, was published in 2025.