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Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet

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Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet

by Matt Napier
Illustrator: Melanie Rose

Sleeping Bear Press | November 17, 2002 | Trade Paperback

"Z is for Zamboni" is an alphabet book for hockey fans young and old across America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

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    Rating: 5/5

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    Bre

    3 years ago

    I have 2 boys and they both love this book.

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    Justin Rawlinson

    Rating: 5/5

    Excellent

    Justin Rawlinson

    8 years ago

    This book is really fantastic. The illustrations are inviting and warm, while the rhymes are humorous and poetic. My boy loves it because he learns about his favourite game, while I love the fact that he is learning. Its great to see excel lent young authors out there as well.

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    Jane

    Rating: 5/5

    Excellent!

    Jane

    8 years ago

    This is a treasure of a book for your little hockey fan. A truly Canadian past-time is spelled out from A-Z, with great hockey facts as well.

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    Janko

    Rating: 5/5

    Beautifully written and illustrated!

    Janko

    10 years ago

    This is an absolutely amazing look at many aspects of Canada's game, and the illustrations are absolutely breathtaking. Beautifully written rhymes are ideal for youngsters who just can't seem to take those skates off during our long winter!

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"Z is for Zamboni" is an alphabet book for hockey fans young and old across America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

About the Author

Melanie Rose''s charming and lively oil paintings brought Canada vividly to life in Mike Ulmer''s M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet. She has also illustrated Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet and K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, Melanie lives in Mississauga, Canada, with her son.

Matt Napier attends the University of Toronto, where he studies English and philosophy. His combined love of hockey with reading and writing encourages children to participate in sports and to keep their minds in shape through reading. Upon graduation, Matt will either teach or further his studies in law.

Trade Paperback

40 Pages, 10.25 x 11.37 x 0.37 in

November 17, 2002

Sleeping Bear Press

English


1585360651
9781585360659

From the Critics

"This volume introduces various aspects of the sport and some highlights from its history... The use of Canadian spelling, according to the author, is a tribute to the origins of the game. Bold acrylic paintings depict professional players, as well as youngsters at play. Buy where demand warrants."
-- "School Library Journal" (April 2003)

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