Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies) [Hardcover]

Matt Napier (Author), Melanie Rose (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2002 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies

"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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4-From "A is for Arena./The game is played in here,/a building where the fans all gather/to clap and boo and cheer" to "-Zamboni for Z-/a machine that cleans the ice,/ensuring for tomorrow's game/a surface smooth and nice," this volume introduces various aspects of the sport and some highlights from its history. For example, "U is for Team USA-/Who, to everyone's surprise,/at Lake Placid won Olympic Gold/before a nation filled with pride." 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.
L. R. Little, Penticton Public Library, British Columbia, Canada
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (November 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360651
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360659
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Hockey

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Z for Zamboni receives and A+ from us!, January 1, 2003

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"swanny70" (Lino Lakes, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies) (Hardcover)

My 4 year old "hockey-nut" son absolutely adores this book. It makes bedtime easier because he knows we get to read this book. As a first grade teacher, I applaude the way that the authors have also made this a "teaching" book. My son is now recognizing the alphabet as we read the book. I plan on buying several more and giving it as a gift! A++++++

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a children's book, July 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies) (Hardcover)

This is a must for any hockey fan with children. Not only is it a traditional ABC's book, it also teaches about the history of hockey and helps people of all ages get a better appreciation for the game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STUFF!!!, November 28, 2002

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J. David Haylock (Brantford, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies) (Hardcover)

I recently bought this book for my niece. She just loves the illustrations, and likes to read along. I think she almost has it memorized!!! A great gift for any child.