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The most iconic song ever written for the game of hockey comes to life through one of the greatest shinny games imaginable, illustrated by Governor General’s Award-winning artist and cartoonist Gary Clement.
As Stompin’ Tom Connors says, “It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in the middle of the city that starts with two players and soon grows to include the whole community. Clement’s colorful illustrations unite young and old, men and women, and girls and boys of all races, all wearing fan paraphernalia from every team you can imagine. “The puck is in! The hometown wins! The good ol’ hockey game.”
About this Author
Gary Clement is an award-winning author and illustrator. He has won the Governor General's Award for The Great Poochini. He is the editorial cartoonist for the National Post, and his work has appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Reviews
"Young and old hockey fans alike will enjoy this colorful picture book tribute to hockey's anthem."
--School Library Journal
"Considerable fun, just like a game of shinny."
--Kirkus
"Clement's detailed, scratchy art brings the words to life... Hockey lovers will embrace this book, but even those who aren't absorbed in the game will appreciate the sense of community Clement conveys. Stompin' Tom would be proud."
--Montréal Gazette
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