The First Ones on the Ice (pb)
by Lana Button; Alex MacAskill
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Pub Date Oct 18 2024 | Archive Date Dec 23 2024
Nimbus Publishing | Nimbus Publishing Limited
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Description
For fans of When the Moon Comes, a gentle winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the author's hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
My brother and I are the luckiest kids in town.
We start the path. We"ll get there first.
On a quiet winter morning, before the sun has fully risen, a brother and sister set out with their skates. They spend the day on the icy pond behind their house–clearing the snow, skating with the crowd of neighbourhood kids, and cheering on the local hockey team, who play until the sun begins to set. Finally, under the moon and stars, the siblings once again have the ice to themselves.
Inspired by the author's childhood memories of growing up in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, this nostalgic and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates community, family, and the joy of playing outside.
Advance Praise
if Lana Button's story doesn't take you onto the ice and feeling that cold air and the satisfaction of all-day play, then the art of Halifax's Alex MacAskill will definitely do so. From the skies and the snow, this winter landscape is tangible. He gives temperature and texture and life to his illustrations, whether it be a dog slipping on the ice, a child getting stuck in deep snow, or the siblings enjoying hot soup indoors. I could hear the crunch of the snow and slap of a stick on the ice and even the quiet of a landscape newly covered in snow.
-Canlitforlittlecanadians.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781774713051 |
| PRICE | CA$14.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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