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edition:Paperback
also available: Paperback Hardcover
category: Children's Fiction
published: Oct 2016
ISBN:9781459813762
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

That's Hockey

by David Bouchard, illustrated by Dean Griffiths

tagged: hockey, friendship
Description

When Etienne takes his cousin out to play street hockey for the first time, he has a lot of explaining to do. Street hockey is nothing like ice hockey—but it's a whole lotta fun!

Originally published over a decade ago, this lively and endearing picture book will introduce a new generation of hockey fans to the magic of real hockey.

About the Authors

David Bouchard


Dean Griffiths is a popular picture book artist with more than 25 titles to his name. His many awards include the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Book Prize for Maggie Can’t Wait and the Chocolate Lily Award for Ballerinas Don’t Wear Glasses. His most recent book, Bad Pirate, won the Rainforest of Reading Award. Dean lives in Duncan, British Columbia, with his daughter.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
3 to 5
Grade:
p to k
Reading age:
3 to 5
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books
  • Short-listed, SYRCA Shining Willow nominee
  • Short-listed, Chocolate Lily nominee
  • Commended, CCBC Our Choice
  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews

"A first-rate picture book that will appeal to hockey fans of both sexes."

— Quill & Quire

"A terrific celebration and homage to the grand game of street hockey."

— Resource Links

"Large, colorful, and expressive cartoons show hockey-playing youngsters whose faces radiate enthusiasm and a love of the game."

— School Library Journal

"Bouchard trumps our expectations in this winsome tale of how they play hockey in the Far North."

— Kirkus Review
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