It's Hockey Season

by Jayne J. Jones Beehler, Cory Jones (Illustrator)

Overview

It’s Hockey Season tells the tale of two brothers, Blaine and Cullen, who love ice hockey and each other. Cullen is the all-star team captain and his brother Blaine, who has Down syndrome, is the team manager. Blaine is clearly the unsung hero of the team; his leadership and unselfish actions speak louder than words. Young readers are able to learn respect and a better understanding for the challenges individuals with special needs face on a daily basis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641237741
Publisher:	Whitaker House
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Drop the Puck , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jayne J. Jones Beehler is a lifelong hockey fan who is also an advocate for children with disabilities. She serves as a government and legislative affairs project management consultant dealing with such issues as opioid addiction, juvenile justice, foster care, higher education, and education reforms.

Jayne is a former history professor for Concordia University, where she was named Political Science Professor of the Year in 2017. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

She serves as national legal advisor for the American Special Hockey Association and is the founder of Margaret’s Missions, a chaperone travel program for people with special needs.

Jayne resides with her husband and daughter in Wisconsin and Florida.

Editorial Reviews

I’m a big fan of books that teach kids about hockey and more importantly about the value of accepting those who may be different and working together as a team. It’s important to lead by example and treat everyone with the same respect.

Captain, Philadelphia Flyers - Claude Giroux

Keep reading, keep skating, and keep making new friends. That’s what life is all about.

Former NHL star, Boston Bruins - Rick Nash

These chapter books are terrific! The love of hockey and friends rings true throughout them. We love the idea of Hockey Day as a Minnesota holiday!

Former NHL player, Minnesota Wild - Jordan and Jamie Leopold

A fun story that shares the love of family and hockey!

NHL All-Star, Dallas Stars - Corey Perry

Like all Minnesotans, we vote yes for Hockey Day and treasure the friendships hockey gives to all players! Keep reading!

Hockey Hall of Famer - Phil and Sen. Karin Housley

This book series is special to our family. The books teach real life lessons and the joys of hockey, family, and teammates. Hockey Day is a special holiday to all of us in Minnesota. We love these books!

Three-time Stanley Cup champion - Matt and Bridget Cullen

This book has great lessons kids everywhere! I’m so happy my good friend Ann and the American Special Hockey Association can be an inspiration for so many people!

Captain, Washington Capitals - Alex Ovechkin

I might dye my beard red, white, and blue for special hockey! Special hockey rocks! Reading is important! Do it!

Defenseman, San Jose Sharks - Brent Burns

This book teaches real life lessons through sport, through victory and losses, and emphasizes the importance of hard work regardless of score.

Olympic gold medalist, Team USA - Jocelyne Nicole Lamoureux-Davidson