About the Book

Book: It’s Hockey Season
Author: Jayne J. Jones Beehler
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation/Hockey
Release Date: August 13, 2021

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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My Thoughts

It always makes this mama heart happy to find books that are edifying to my kids lives. This one is one of those. It is the story of two brothers that love hockey but they have their differences the main one is that one of the brother's has Down Syndrome. I love that this books teaches perseverance against all odds. This is something we teach our kiddos and hope and pray they carry it with them through adulthood. No matter what the situation whether a physical or learning disability we can achieve anything if we have faith in ourselves and in God who gives us the strength and the ability to accomplish the things He wants us to.

Overall we really enjoyed the book. I used it as a read aloud to for our morning time. I encourage you to do the same or have your kiddos read it on their own. We enjoy reading together so we do that a lot!

My Rating: 4 Stars/Really Liked it

I received a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

About the Author

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.