The Zamboni machine steps into the spotlight in this hilarious hockey read-aloud from the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty! When the ice is full of cuts and ruts, only one machine has got the GUTS to clean it up. But can this slow-movin' ice fixer smooth the grooves before the next game period? Or will he lose his COOL? The timer's ticking! BUZZZZZZ! Full of super-colossal sound effects and high-impact illustrations, I'm Cool lets young readers ride alongside-and peek inside!- Canada's wintery icon, the Zamboni machine. PRAISE FOR I'M BIG! "It's unlikely the dino or readers will soon forget such a big adventure." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (STARRED REVIEW) "Perfect as a read-aloud or a read-alone, this story about a lost youngster finding his courage and his mojo will secure a welcome place in the vast herd of picture books available." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED REVIEW)

The very first hockey practice can be a little scary, but not if you are planning to be the world's greatest hockey superstar! Follow the action and relish the dreams of a confident young boy as he begins his journey to hockey stardom. See what happens at a hockey practice, learn about the excitement and fun of the game, and experience the lovable chaos of the ice arena. Told with humor and a little bit of attitude, A.L. Wegwerth has written a great introduction to the sport, while Alana McCarthy's vivid style brings the game to life for future hockey stars.

The fifth title in the beloved and bestselling Ice Chips series by acclaimed authors Roy MacGregor and Kerry MacGregor and illustrator Kim Smith, featuring a vibrant and diverse cast of characters and inspiring hockey greats In their latest adventure, the Chips travel to British Columbia, meet an inspiring young hockey hero and escape up Anahim Peak, thanks to their new friend's calm head--and a very special puck! --Ottawa Citizen, on The Ice Chips and the Magical Rink

If you could travel through time, who would you want to meet? Lucas Finnigan eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. With his friends Edge, Swift and Crunch, Lucas plays on his hometown’s rink, dreaming of the day when he knows he’ll make the NHL. But lately money has been tight at home, and, after a major growth spurt, Lucas is forced to wear hand-me-down gear that doesn’t quite fit. Now he’s not sure he’ll ever make it to the Hall of Fame like his hockey heroes. And that’s not the only problem. With the community arena’s chiller on the fritz, and replacement parts too tough to come by, it looks like Lucas and his friends may be doomed to a season on a plastic rink—or worse, to no hockey at all! But with a magical discovery, and some help from one of hockey’s greatest players (who was a kid once, too!), their final skate might turn into their first great adventure . . .  

The second title in a new chapter-book series by acclaimed author and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Roy MacGregor and his daughter, journalist Kerry MacGregor, follows a ragtag hockey team that travels through time to witness key moments in the development of the game and some of its star players. The team’s second adventure has them travelling to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the middle of a storm, as a young Sidney Crosby teaches the Ice Chips about perseverance and creativity—showing them that you don’t need fancy equipment to train hard.

The third title in the nationally bestselling series The Riverton Ice Chips know a thing or two about time travel. With a bit of magic and their beloved hometown rink, teammates Lucas, Edge and Swift have gone back in time to meet Gordie Howe and Sidney Crosby when the hockey greats were just kids. Along the way, the Chips have learned about perseverance, sportsmanship and a true love of the game. But when a local tournament requires the Chips to split up to help form a district-wide all-girls hockey team, goalie Swift refuses to join forces with Chips rival Beatrice Blitz. The only thing left to do is to time travel once again. Pretty soon the Chips find themselves smack in the middle of the Calgary Olympics, with a determined young player known as Chicken in desperate need of some new teammates. Lucas, Swift and Swift’s sister Sadie have just the spirit Chicken’s team needs, and with a lesson from their dedicated new friend—who’ll go on to become one of Canada’s best-loved Olympic hockey players, Hayley Wickenheiser—they just might change their minds about the game back home. The Ice Chips and the Invisible Puck is the third title in this beloved and bestselling series by acclaimed authors Roy MacGregor and Kerry MacGregor and illustrator Kim Smith, featuring a vibrant and diverse cast of characters and inspiring hockey greats.

A young hockey player learns about persistence and charity with the help of his hockey idol. Riley is a Calgary Flames fan who dreams of playing organized hockey - but it just isn't something his family can afford. Riley is applying for financial help when he meets Flames captain Jarome Iginla! After learning that Iginla grew up working hard for what he has, and seeing that even with his fame and talent this hockey superstar is a kind and generous person, Riley vows to grow up to be just like him. With financial aid, Riley is able to make his hockey dreams come true. He knows that it will take a lot of hard work both on and off the ice, but he's determined to play like Iginla, and more importantly, to be able to give back to his community as Iginla does. Young hockey fans will cherish Iginla Sparks the Flames as a relatable tale of hard work, passion for the game, and following in the footsteps of your role model.

"Benny Krueger loves playing hockey with his friends on the lake by his home. So when his parents announce that they have to move, it breaks his heart. Even worse, Benny's older sister loves to embarrass him at the rink. When he learns about a pond hockey tournament being held near his house, he rallies his friends to take on his sister's team"--Back cover

Robyn Ray is a young hockey player with lots of speed and one big problem--she can't seem to make a goal. Can her formerly famous hockey star grandpa help her build the skills she needs to score? And will her team come together when it matters most?

Mariana and her new friend Selena lose a basketball game to some older girls at a local court but have the confidence to challenge them and win back Selena's special autographed jersey.