Henry Holton Takes the Ice by Sandra Bradley, illustrated by Sara Palacios

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A lively hockey and ice dancing picture book in the tradition of Billy Elliot and The Sissy Duckling Henry Holton’s whole family is hockey mad. Everyone, that is, except Henry. When he holds a hockey stick, Henry becomes a menace to the game - and an embarrassment to his sports-minded family. It’s not until he sees his first ice dancing performance that Henry realizes there’s something he can do on the ice that doesn’t involve boarding and body checking. Henry is ready to hang up his gear and try on some figure skates, but first he has to convince his hockey-obsessed family to let him follow his own path.

First Hockey Words by Per-Henrik Gürth

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Bestselling children's book author and illustrator Per-Henrik Gurth has created a colourful, lively tribute to hockey with this picture book for the youngest fans. The action-packed story follows a group of animals who take to the ice to play a rousing game of hockey. Highlighted on the pages in large type throughout the story are hockey vocabulary words and terms. The vocabulary ranges from the basics - such as team, net, shot - to more complex concepts - face-off, line change, penalty - and the author has cleverly used and defined each of them within the story.

World Team by Tim Vyner

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"One big round world, one small round ball. Right now, more children than you can possibly imagine are playing soccer." In England, it's 1:00 P.M. and Joe is practicing outside his school. In New York City, it's 8:00 A.M. and Lucy dribbles the ball in and out of the shadows. From India to Brazil, from Italy to South Africa, kids are kicking balls aruond on fields, beaches, and streets. This handsome book takes readers on a journey around the globe and through the world's time zones, creating a team of children who share the same dream: glory in the world's most popular game.

The Triumphant Story of an Underdog Olympig! By Victoria Jamieson

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Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! Cool comic book styling combines with classic picture book heart in this encouraging and hilarious story for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all."

Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

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Nancy will have to do some fancy footwork to resolve her predicament in this latest Fancy Nancy story for beginning readers. Much to her dismay, Nancy has been chosen for the relay team in this year's Field Day at school. Despite her many natural talents, Nancy isn't much of a runner. She's afraid of letting her team down especially after finding out that an unkind (that's another word for mean) girl in her class is on the team too. With a little help from her dad, Nancy tries her best, stands up for herself, and makes a new friend.

Playing to Win: The Story of Althea Gibson by Karen Deans, illustrated by Elbrite Brown

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Growing up in Harlem in the 1930s, Althea Gibson became tough and rebellious. Some said she was having trouble finding her way, until she was a teenager when she discovered she had a talent for sports. In fact, Althea was a natural at tennis, but tennis was played mostly by wealthy white people in country clubs that excluded African Americans. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Althea was not deterred. Instead, she set about becoming a barrier- breaking and world- famous athlete.

How Figure Skating Works by Keltie Thomas

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One of the Olympic Games’ most popular winter sports, figure skating’s appeal lies in its combination of gymnastic grace, athletic accuracy, and creative expression — with a healthy dash of personal drama mixed in. A new entry in the How Sports Work series, How Figure Skating Works investigates the slippery science behind the sport. With the same grace and joy as skating itself, the book leaps into all aspects of the sport, from its history and dazzling moves to its most famous competitors. Readers learn how certain ice surfaces can improve a skater’s performance; how skates allow skaters to glide, twist, stop, and turn with breathtaking ease; skating’s most inventive (and strangest) moves; the stories behind the spectacular costumes; how skaters stave off dizzy spells during their stunning spins; and much, much more. Extras like pop- up factoids, tips for improving moves, a rules- and- regulations section, and a glossary with all the need-to-know terms make any reader a master of the sport.

Game Day: Meet the People Who Make it Happen by Kevin Sylvester

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Not everyone can be an athlete, but that doesn't stop thousands of others from participating in world- class sporting events. When Patrick Reynolds realized that he couldn't be a race car driver, he turned his love of cars into a successful career as a NASCAR mechanic. A passion for grass and baseball led Nicole Sherry to become the groundskeeper at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Author Kevin Sylvester tells the stories of 19 talented and dedicated behind- the- scenes stars of the sports world. In this new book, the glamour of the frontline athletes takes a backseat to the hardworking people whose jobs are critical to the success of their sport but often go unacknowledged.

Bats at the Ballgame by Brian Lies

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Hurry up! Come one - come all! We''re off to watch the bats play ball! You''ll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friends, rooting for the home team.

One Hockey Night by David Ward, illustrated by Brian Deines

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Owen and Holly have just moved to Nova Scotia from Saskatchewan and everything is different. There are still boxes to unpack, and playing hockey in their new driveway just isn't the same as skating around the frozen lake back home. Neighbours come around to help their mom and dad, but with Christmas only a few days away, Holly and Owen really miss the friends they left behind. Little do they know that this year, a special surprise awaits them. On Christmas Eve, their father reveals what could very well be the best gift ever - a brand new backyard ice rink, filled with a whole community of new friends! With breathtaking artwork and a poignant story filled with holiday spirit, this wondrous new picture book will warm the hearts of all who read it.

The Mighty Tim Horton by Mike Leonetti, illustrated by Greg Banning

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A young boy improves his hockey game with a little help from his idol, Tim Horton.
Trevor is a defenseman who loves to use his size in his game - sometimes a little too much. He's taking needless penalties, costing his team the wins they need to advance. He hates letting them down, but he doesn't know how to change his game.
As the Leafs head for the Cup in the 1961-62 season, he follows the plays of his hockey hero - Tim Horton - for inspiration. Horton is a big defenseman too, but he uses his size wisely. One day, through a lucky coincidence, Trevor comes face to face with Tim Horton, and finds the nerve to ask him for some tips. Now, armed with some sound advice, he returns to his hockey team determined to rein in his temper and play a better game. And what agame it is! Trevor helps his team on to victory just as the Leafs hoist their newly won Stanley Cup - with a winning goal assisted bynone other than Tim Horton!

Going Going Gone! and Other Silly Dilly Sports Songs by Alan Katz, illustrated by David Catrow

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Get ready to take a giant time- out for laughs, 'cause the bestselling creators of Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs and Are You Quite Polite? Silly Dilly Manners Songs are back again to silly- dilly- fy your world. The crowd will go wild and join in the chorus, singing sport new lyrics to childhood classics. From football to baseball, soccer to archery, there's a song for every court, field, and sporting occasion. No need to wear a helmet, and you don't even have to shout "Fore!" before singing the golf song!

Foiled by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mike Cavallaro

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Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that... until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class. Avery may seem perfect now, but will he end up becoming her Prince Charming or just a toad?

Davy, Soccer Star! by Brigitte Weninger, illustrated by Eve Tharlet

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Davy is determined that his soccer team will win the Junior Forest Soccer Tournaments, but he'll have to learn about teamwork in order to win.

Hockey Opposites by Per-Henrik Gurth

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Popular artist and best- selling illustrator Per- Henrik Gürth puts his winning team of lovable animals into play to demonstrate a wide range of opposites, including home/away, behind/ahead, win/loss and many more. The excitement of a hockey game and the bright, bold illustrations will keep the attention of children while they are introduced to the concept of opposites.

Mount Olympus Basketball by Kevin O'Malley

The Mortals are taking on the Gods in a basketball game of mythic proportion. With the likes of Hercules and Achilles on the team do the Mortals stand a chance?

Crocodiles Play! by Robert Heidbreder, illustrated by Rae Mate

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A bunch of crocodiles decide to play together, but they have some trouble sorting out their equipment.

Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Barry Gott

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When veggie- nibbling Grazers and meat- munching Biters take to the soccer field, it's a showdown of prehistoric proportions. Herbivores and carnivores play a hilarious and closely fought soccer match in front of a stadium full of cheering dinosaurs.

Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi: the story of the Vancouver 2010 Mascots

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The story of the 2010 Winter Olympics mascots Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and their sidekick Mukmuk unfolds on the magical landscape of Canada's West Coast. Inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations, Miga is part orca and part Kermode bear. This snowboarding sea bear's outgoing nature and high energy always lead her to adventure. A shy and gentle giant, Quatchi is a sasquatch, a legendary creature in Aboriginal myth. Devoted to hockey, Quatchi dreams of becoming a famous goalie. Sumi's name is derived from the Salish word Sumesh, meaning "guardian spirit." He wears the hat of an orca, flies with the wings of the thunderbird and runs on the legs of the black bear, and he is passionate about the environment and Paralympic sports. And lovable Mukmuk, a furry little marmot, loves cheering on his friends during games and races. Written in both English and French and featuring modern illustration and design, this tale is a perfect introduction to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Canadian Sports by Susan Hughes

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Whether it's the sports we invented or the sports we just love, this book examines Canada's role in sports history. Basketball Night in Canada? How about the Synchronized Swimming Playoffs? Perhaps not, but did you know that both basketball and synchronized swimming were invented by Canadians? This new addition to the Canada Close Up series steps up and delivers a fact- filled enjoyable read about sports and sports stars.