

This will be a wonderful collector's edition for those who know the book, and a wonderful introduction to those who don't. The design will be updated and refreshed. It will include lots of extras, including original material from the author and illustrator, stills from the animated film, letters and quotes from celebrities and more. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink? The Hockey Sweater is a Canadian children's classic, and we are very excited to be doing an anniversary edition. Much to Roch's horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. In 1980, the National Film Board of Canada produced an animated short feature titled The Sweater, narrated by Roch Carrier. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. The Hockey Sweater was adapted as a childrens book in 1984 and is still in print. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy's hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Much to Roch's horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team"-Provided by publisher.In the days of Roch's childhood, winters in the village of Ste. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Roch Carrier, Sheila Fischman (Translator) 3.90 Rating details 169 ratings 28 reviews The Hockey Sweater, the title story in this 20-story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. "In the days of Roch's childhood, winters in the village of Ste. This is Roch Carrier at his best Print length 160 pages Language English Publisher House of Anansi Press Publication date NovemDimensions 5.25 x 0.25 x 8. The Hockey Sweater, Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition by Roch Carrier, Illustrations by Sheldon Cohen, translated from the original French by Sheila Fischman. Much to Roch's horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and. The Hockey Sweater is now an award-winning National Film Board film. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one.
