Our Top 12 Kids’ Books

Good For: Ages 3 to 6
Matt Napier's wonderfully illustrated novel celebrates, in rhyme, the game of hockey through each letter of the alphabet. The book is written for North American (not strictly Canadian) audiences and almost every aspect of the sport is covered from equipment to teams and how the game started—even penalties get their due. If it's true that kids learn by doing things they love, a generation of youngsters should have their alphabet—and rink rules—down pat.