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Are you looking for a good children's book which you will enjoy as much as your child? Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet , written by Matt Napier and illustrated by Melanie Rose, is a an excellent choice. Published by Sleeping Bear Press , the book obviously devotes a hockey theme to each letter of the alphabet. The book is not traditional in the sense that it's purpose is not necessarily to teach the alphabet. While each letter is displayed in both upper and lower case, it is done in a most understated way. Rather than the alphabet it is hockey that definitely takes center stage. The brilliant illustrations are eye catching and elegant. Napier's writing compliments Rose's drawings nicely. Napier, son of former NHL star Mark Napier, writes a catchy 4 line poem that is fun for kids to read along to. Much to the delight of the parent, the content of the poem is featured with some educational text in the sidebars. This information often allows for parents ...

Following their successful 2002 release Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet , author Mark Napier and illustrator Melanie Rose returned in 2005 wtih Hat Tricks Count: A Hockey Number Book . While Zamboni looked at the alphabet, Hat Trick looks at the numbers 1 through 12, 15, 20, 21, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100, with 99, obviously, also getting special mention. I am not quite sure for the reasoning behind picking the particular numbers that they did, but regardless it all adds up to 1 great book. Like Zamboni , this book's primary focus does not appear to be teaching numbers so much as hockey. The numbers are understated in comparison to Melanie Rose's continued great art work. Most of Napier's sidebar text, which is often historical in nature, has more to do with hockey than numbers. Still, I see this is another solid offering from Napier, Rose and Sleeping Bear Press . A parent and a child can enjoy this book together. Perhaps they will enjoy it...

The visual puzzle book I Spy with My Little Eye Hockey , written by Matt Napier with the photography of David Milne, is a fun book that all members of the family will enjoy. You will undoubtedly find this book in the children's section of your favorite book store or library. That being said, parents will enjoy doing these puzzles with the help of youngsters. I Spy is a collection of look-alike photographs filled with hockey treasures such as masks, sticks, pucks, trading cards, jerseys, trophies, and so much more. Each seemingly identical photograph is actually quite different. There are many subtle alterations from one photo to the next, and it is the reader's, I mean spyers', job to identify all the changes. My first thought was this is really cool, but it's not really I Spy. But hey who cares! This book is fun, visually stunning, and informative. Milne's rich photography is a real treat. Napier, the son of former NHL star Mark Napier, provides a sh...