Big Bear Hug (Winner Of Best Books For Kids And Teens, Canada

Description: Starring a charming cast of characters, Oldland’s award winning contemporary fables are delightfully funny, while deftly communicating the value of nature, a slower pace of life and co-operation. Big Bear Hug There once was a bear so filled with love and happiness that whenever he came across another living thing, he would give it a hug. The bear spent his days wandering the forest, meeting new friends and greeting acquaintances with great big bear hugs – until he crossed paths with a human wielding a tree-cutting axe. Suddenly the bear didn’t have much of an appetite for affection – but his loving nature conquers his anger and the man gets a big surprise. Nicholas Oldland’ s wry humour shines through once more, landing a wonderful message with skill and charm. Prizes: Winner of Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2010. Short-listed for Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library Association 2011.