Z Is For Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet Edition 1. (Sleeping Bear Press Sports & Hobbies) (Hardcover)

by Matt Napier (Author) "A is for Arena..." (more)

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.

Review
"Z is for Zamboni -- A Hockey Alphabet...is chockfull of hockey illustrations by Melanie Rose and letter-by-letter poems and prose by author Matt Napier, the son of a former National Hockey League player..."
-- Southfield Eccentric (October 2002) (Southfield Eccentric 20030101)

"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) (School Library Journal 20021220)

"...Sidebars add a lot of historical information and facts about the biggies who played the game."
-- San Diego Union - Tribune (January 2003) (San Diego Union - Tribune 20021201)

"This book is required reading for kids who live and breath hockey..."
-- Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH) (December 20, 2002) (Cleveland, OH Plain Dealer )

"...This is a beautifully done book with all aspects of this action-packed sport superbly depicted in both its words and its pictures..."
-- Chelsea Standard (Chelsea, MI) (December 2002) (Chelsea Standard (Chelsea, MI) )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (November 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360651
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360659
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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++++++

6 of 6 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 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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.