Take the Shot! Exciting Hockey Books for Kids
by Janssen Bradshaw
Do you have a little hockey enthusiast in your home? Right now, the professional hockey season is in full swing, which is a great way to feed their love for the game. Another exceptional way is by reading hockey books!
I compiled this list of books about hockey for everyone, from early readers to middle grade readers. These stories are educational, inspirational, and downright fun! Bring more life to the ice by picking up one of these phenomenal hockey books!
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Glory on Ice
A dusty old vampire is ready to leave his castle and try something new. Vlad hears some local hockey kids talking about destroying their opponents next week and immediately knows he wants to join the team. Follow Vlad in this hilarious chapter book as he tries to help the hockey team to victory.
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The Magic Hockey Stick
Available from:Tracy is an average hockey player until her parents win Wayne Gretzky’s hockey stick at an auction. Suddenly, she becomes a superstar on the ice and can only attribute it to the new hockey stick. However, Gretzky is having one of the worst seasons of his career. Is it a coincidence, or does Gretzky need his magic hockey stick back?
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Get on the Ice, Mo!
Available from:For readers aged 6 - 8, Get on the Ice, Mo! is an excellent chapter book for hockey lovers in early elementary. Mo loves everything about playing hockey, but he has a hard time balancing on his skates. During Mo’s game, will he be an asset to the team, or will he be kissing the ice the whole time?
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The Hockey Rink Hunt
Available from:This sports-themed chapter book series is back with a fifth installment! Twins Zach and Zoe love a good mystery and sports, so when they arrive at the Boston Bruins hockey practice and hear the star player has lost his lucky necklace, the twins cannot wait to take on the case!
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Hockey Hero
Available from:Tommy hates his awkwardness, but doesn’t know how to feel more confident until he starts hockey. Playing hockey gives him the self-confidence he didn’t realize he had. This story has you cheering for Tommy the whole way through!
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The Hockey Sweater
Available from:Maurice Richard, the Montreal Canadiens hockey legend, filled everything in Roch’s childhood. All the boys try to be like him on and off the rink. Roch wears his Canadiens sweater as much as his mom lets him. Eventually, it is busting at the seams, so his mom writes in to receive a new one. Unfortunately, Roch receives the rival Toronto Maple Leafs’ sweater instead. Horrified and worried, Roch dreads seeing his friends. Can he be brave?
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Ice Time
This is an excellent non-fiction book for kids that follows the lifespan of hockey. Learn about where it originated, how it gained popularity and fell again, how women’s hockey started, and so much more!
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Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
Available from:The Who Is? book series is back with a focus on hockey this time! This fun, illustrated chapter book discusses the hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky. It covers his hockey life, family life, and all the ways he is a great human being!
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What Is the Stanley Cup?
Available from:If you want to be “in the know” about hockey, you need to educate yourself on the Stanley Cup. This 112-page book gives you every detail you need to know about the hockey league and how one team earns the prized Stanley Cup each year.
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