Book Series · 8 Books

Life in the Wild Books

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

The Life in the Wild series is a set of 8 picture books by Nicholas Oldland, published between 2009 and 2025. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

About the series

What's Life in the Wild About?

Eight contemporary fables about a bear, a moose, and a beaver whose outdoor mishaps lead to lessons about friendship, teamwork, patience, and caring for nature.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1699

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

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

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

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

Series

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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 8 books in the Life in the Wild series. It began with Big Bear Hug in 2009, and the newest book, Camping in the Wild, was published in 2025.