Nearly all kids who learn to play hockey dream of becoming a hockey star. In this book, Kimberly Jo Simac shows beginning hockey players that this dream can become a reality. Beautifully illustrated, this book introduces budding young hockey players to the sport's team spirit, challenges and rewards.  Through this rhythmic story, youngsters will learn that hockey is a life-long journey that requires committment and dedication. They also will discover that for team players who learn to accept defeat and graciously claim victory, the rewards are great.  Hockey is a great sport that encourages families to spend time together. It leaves an indelible stamp on the lives of all dedicated players. It allows hockey stars to shine, not only on the ice, but also in many other arenas of life.  When I Grow Up I'm Going To Be A Hockey Star is a book for all who love to skate or who dream of it.

When I Grow Up I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star

Children's Books

Simac, Kimberly Jo

Sports & Outdoors

Great Northern Adventure Co., Inc.

So many times girls have the same drive and ambition to play hockey as the boys, but are compelled to begin their skating careers in figure skating. Keeping true to the ideal of Kimberly Jo Simac's first book, When I Grow Up I'm Going To Be A Hockey Star, Girls Play Hockey Too! shows the progression of a young girl attaining her dream from figure skating to playing hockey. Illustrator Emily Gritt again captures the essence and spirit of a child's dream being fulfilled. 
 Follow Simac's story where girls learn that with determination and persistence they can achieve any aspiration they focus their attention to. The lasting impression that participation in hockey will leave on young girls will resound throughout all aspects of their lives well into the future. 
 In the past decade girl's hockey has been gaining more notoriety and momentum. Hockey is attracting girls from a much younger age. Girls now have icons which they are able to visualize and strive to attain the same achievement. Girls Play Hockey Too! is a book to energize and invigorate young girls who love the sport of hockey. 
 Girls Play Hockey Too! is the second book in the series titled "You Can Be A Star!" by Kimberly Jo Simac. Look for the third book in the series titled American Soldier Proud and Free.

Girls Play Hockey Too!

Kimberly Jo Simac

For Those Who Love America! As Americans we live in the greatest country in the world and although we live in the land of opportunity, our freedoms are not free. Our American soldiers deserve an immense amount of credit for preserving those freedoms to which we have become accustomed to. Kimberly Jo Simac feels passionate that everyone including our children, know that as Americans we need to appreciate all the rights we have and pay tribute to our soldiers who, throughout the years, have defended those rights. Artist Donna Goeddaeus masterfully creates a representation of the innocence of childhood and images depicting the symbols of patriotism such as the American flag and the pledge of allegiance. 
 American Soldier Proud and Free relays the value, importance, and pride the military plays to our country and culture. This book is devoted to the countless men and women who have proudly and selflessly served in our military in order to protect and preserve all we hold dear. This is the third book in Simac's "You Can Be A Star Series". Look for "When I Grow Up I'm Going to be a Hockey Star" and "Girls Play Hockey Too!"

American Soldier Proud and Free

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When I Grow Up I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star

Girls Play Hockey Too!

American Soldier Proud and Free