Up the Creek ~ Wacky Wednesday Picture Book & KID KANDY

Up the Creek
by Nicholas Oldland
(Kids Can Press, 2013)

Up the Creek is a humorous tale of three wildlife friends - a bear, a beaver, and a moose.

One day, the three friends, who often disagreed with one another, decided to go for a canoe ride. That was when the arguing, adventures, disasters, and hilarity began.

Young readers will have fun and laugh as they enjoy Up the Creek. Anyone who has siblings or friends will recognize the squabbling and cooperation that takes place throughout Up the Creek. This book would be good to help children learn how to get along with others.

KID KANDY:

Go on a Canoe Ride

Summer is the perfect time for exploring a stream, river, or pond in a canoe. Many parks and recreation areas rent canoes. Maybe a neighbor, friend, or family member has one you can borrow.

~ Borrow or rent a canoe.

~ Make sure you have enough life jackets for all canoe riders.

~ Ask about safety instructions.

~ Wear plenty of sunscreen and bug spray. A hat and sunglasses would also be good.

~ Practice making the canoe move in calm or shallow water. Once your group has the hang of it, get on out there and start exploring.

~ Take pictures or click 'mental' photos with your mind to remember the experience.

Did you experience any of the situations that bear, beaver, and moose ran into on their canoe ride? What was the hardest part? The easiest part? What was your favorite thing about going on a canoe ride?