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The First Ones on the Ice (pb)

The First Ones on the Ice (pb)

Lana Button (Author) See More (8)

JUVENILE FICTION
Sports & Recreation | People & Places
Ice Skating , Canada
Nimbus Publishing
2 - 3
3 - 7
2025 Spring
Picture Books

Paperback
9781774713051
$14.95 CADAvailable
English
10/18/2024

Hardback
9781774713518
$24.95 CADAvailable
English
11/05/2024

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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.

Lana Button Alex MacAskill

Author Bio


Lana Button is an early childhood educator and an award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children. Lana is a former actress who considers every read-aloud a mini-performance. When not writing new stories, Lana spends her time travelling to schools and festivals to share her books and her passion for social-emotional literacy. Lana grew up in New Brunswick and now lives in southern Ontario. She is active on social media @lanabutton and would love to connect with you.