About the Book

Book: It’s Hockey Season

Author: Jayne J. Jones Beehler

Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation/Hockey

Release date: August 13, 2021

9781641236645 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.

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"It’s Hockey Season" by Jayne J. Jones Beehler is a book written for younger children. It is a book about a hockey team and two brothers. This story shows that even if the brothers get upset with each other, there is still love for each other. This is also a story about Down syndrome. It teaches children that children that are different still has needs and in this particular book, Blaine who has Down syndrome saves the day. I believe this book should be in all school libraries as well as all public libraries because it teaches that each child needs to be treated with respect and it clearly shows that each person has value.

The book also shows that sometimes brothers get jealous of each other but this book shows that forgiveness is possible and makes things better.

I think this book would make a great tool to use to have a discussion with children about special needs and how siblings can work together for the family unit as well as a sports team.

I think children will enjoy the pictures as well.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

About the Author

jayne Jones Beehler 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.