Fall Book Review - Hockey In The Wild

A few months ago I reviewed, Camping In The Wild, which I said was a, "book which would capture the attention of the children you love - and one you will enjoy reading as well", so today I'm very happy to share another book in this series - Hockey In The Wild by Nocholas Oldland from Kids Can Press - and yes, it will also capture the attention of the children you love and you will enjoy reading this one, too.

Favorite Features -

• Fun, unexpected, unique story which will actually have you laughing out loud!
• Illustrations are filled with color and fun!
• I do like how this story has the message of how being patient can result in you having a lot of fun!

Kids Can Press says, "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 this 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 (which 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."

I agree, Hockey In The Wild is a book filled with fun - and it may help motivate the children you love to be patient and to enjoy the things they have to wait for as well!