{"product_id":"twas-the-night-before-shinny-a-pond-hockey-tale-9781534113725","title":"Twas the Night Before Shinny: A Pond Hockey Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFans of hockey and winter sports will love this fun-loving picture book starring a cast of woodland creatures who get into a rollicking game of shinny, a simplified outdoor version of hockey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's a cold snowy night and the neighborhood children are tucked up in bed, dreaming sweet dreams of hockey glory. While the children are sleeping, woodland animals gather at a pond, eager for a game of shinny. Blue Jay, the referee, sorts the players into two teams, blows his whistle, and the game begins! Chipmunk sports announcers provide running commentary on the brisk action. But what should be a friendly competition soon turns into a loud squawking argument. Can anyone ease the tension and get the players back on the ice? Help comes from a surprising and legendary source! Back matter includes a glossary of fun hockey words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lorna Schultz Nicholson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleeping Bear Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.04h x 9.34w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534113725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicholson, Lorna Schultz:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLorna Schultz Nicholson\u003c\/strong\u003e has published picture books, middle-grade fiction and nonfiction, YA fiction, and adult hockey nonfiction. Her books have been nominated for many Canadian awards. She loves visiting schools to talk to students about reading and writing. Joey Moss was an inspiration to her. She is so happy she got to dance with him to \"La Bamba\" onstage for the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society fashion show! Learn more about Lorna at lornaschultznicholson.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChen, Erica J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica J. Chen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bay Area artist who currently resides on a farm in Nova Scotia where she is surrounded by deer, but no sasquatches (that she's aware of). She is also the illustrator of \u003cem\u003ePurr-im Time!\u003c\/em\u003e and its upcoming sequel. When she is not drawing, Erica is busy annoying her corgi Luna and dreaming about all the cute animals she wants to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lorna Schultz Nicholson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48752378314909,"sku":"9781534113725","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_27897332-7078-4b21-a446-acda8516a037.jpg?v=1785922363","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/twas-the-night-before-shinny-a-pond-hockey-tale-9781534113725","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}