Close but not quite. This story about disagreements among friends while paddling a canoe is just too stiff in both story and art. ( )

Canadian picture-book creator Nicholas Oldland returns to the wild world of Bear, Moose and Beaver in this fourth picture-book, this time chronicling how the three friends must learn to work together, during the course of a canoe trip. Each animal has his own ideas about steering, paddling, and what to do when one encounters a beaver dam. Their arguing eventually leads them into a hairy situation, as they shoot toward a particularly wild series of rapids...

Having greatly enjoyed the previous three picture-books about these friends - there is one each, for Bear, Moose and Beaver - I picked up this fourth entry in Oldland's series with great anticipation. I love the sense of humor in these stories, and the way they gently impart important messages without ever feeling didactic. Here the message is about working together to achieve a common goal, and it is delivered naturally, through an amusing tale. As ever, Oldland's simple artwork is drolly expressive, capturing the sense of humor throughout. Recommended to anyone who has read and enjoyed other books about these characters, and to anyone seeking children's stories about teamwork. ( )

Three animal friends decide to go out in their canoe, but because they all want to be in charge, chaos ensues. It is only when they cooperate that they begin to have a good time. Cartoon like illustrations will make thisbook a popular hit with young children. ( )

This book is about the beaver, goose and the bear who decide to canoe. During this trip they ac may hurdles and end up arguing However after being stuck at a motel they begin their journey back home and after reaching they apologize to each other and become friends again.
This was a very cute book and teaches readers that they can argue with loved ones but should'nt let those arguments come in between them. ( )

Beaver, Bear, and Moose suffer a series of entertaining mishaps on their canoe trip. ( )