Goodnight, Hockey Fans

Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 9, 2018

Review

Goodnight, Hockey Fans is an adorable story about a little hockey fan who wants to stay up to watch the game. His parents insist he go to bed, but he worries that he will not be able to fall asleep. He ends up dreaming he is in the game and scores the winning shot. Bright watercolor illustrations by Jacqui Lee highlight the boy in his yellow jersey, while the background is nicely muted in shades of teal and blue. There is also welcome diversity in both the boy, his father, and some of his imaginary teammates with various shades of brown skin. This book would be a winner for any little hockey fans and is recommended where there are many.

Overall Book Score: good