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The Magic Hockey Stick

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This book is so enjoyable it really makes me look forward to storytime. The story, based in truth, is one adults can identify with and kids find amusing. The rhyme scheme reminds me of Dr. Suess and the illustrations are first rate. The little girl in the story learns how to help others, in this case the Great Wayne Gretzky, at the expense of her own good fortune. It shows an intact loving family (a rarity in today's culture), shows that little girls can be the star of a story, and can play hockey. If you like hockey, love kids, or remember reading Dr. Suess as a kid, you'll love this book.

This is a great children's book that will also entertain any adult. The book follows a girl and how Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick helps her become the great player on her hockey team. She make a choice to return the stick to Wayne Gretzky to pull him out of his slump. This a great lesson for kids

This book is so enjoyable it really makes me look forward to storytime. The story, based in truth, is one adults can identify with and kids find amusing. The rhyme scheme reminds me of Dr. Suess and the illustrations are first rate. The little girl in the story learns how to help others, in this case the Great Wayne Gretzky, at the expense of her own good fortune. It shows an intact loving family (a rarity in today's culture), shows that little girls can be the star of a story, and can play hockey. If you like hockey, love kids, or remember reading Dr. Suess as a kid, you'll love this book.

My 2 and 4 year old like hockey and they love this book. We picked it up at the library and were very pleasantly surprised to find such a refreshingly modern book. It is about a family that accidently end up buying Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick at an auction. The daughter plays hockey and the stick helps her to play better. But in the mean time, Wayne Gretzky goes into a slump without it. The girl decides she must return the stick to him. I cannot do the book justice though. It is a rhyming verse book that is so easy to read and there is alot of humor in it, yet it has a nice lesson. My kids have tons of books but they love this one and it is one that I do not get sick of reading. Thank you to the author's for something new and refreshing.

What a fun book! My little hockey fan loves to read it aloud, to anyone who will listen. This coming at a time when, though he is a fabulous reader, he complains when asked to read something aloud (he'd much rather be PLAYING "hockey"). The story is interesting to hockey fans, the inclusion of Wayne Gretsky's name and record is compelling to young hockey fans, and the rhyming text makes it fun to read. You'll love this book!

My nephew loves hockey and I found this book for part of his gift. Flipping through the pages, I know he will love reading this book for years to come.

Great story for kids who like hockey. Flows very well, great illustration. Kids like to read over and over. Good lesson about helping other and empathy.

Awesome book for those of you into hockey. Doesn't matter how old or young you are, this is a wonderful poem about an amazing hockey stick and scoring. You will enjoy this read so much you will want to buy one for yourself and a second one to give away as a gift.

This book has been a bedtime favorite in our house for years, first with my older son and now with my second. It has even been to school a few times for "share". Great for any young hockey fan/player.

My 6 year old son is a big sports fan and even bigger hockey fan. Even though he did not know Gretzky before reading this book, he loved the story from the first read. After hearing stories from his Dad about the Great One, he loved the book even more. I am very happy with my choice.