Dino-Hockey (Carolrhoda Picture Books)

In a hockey match unrivaled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs. Fans go wild in the stands as T.Rex and Triceratops face off, and the game is off to a rip-roaring start. An assist from Raptor gains the first goal for the Meat-Eaters—but the naughty Pterodactyl twins, playing wingers, earn their team a penalty. The Veggies are quick to take advantage and Diplo scores. A tie game! Join the fans and find out what happens. You'll have a front row seat, so keep an eye on Raptor. Hockey gets him pretty riled up and that’s quite a set of teeth he’s

baring . . .

Reinforced binding

Ages 4-9

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For Matt, Bobbie , Tyler, and Eva n Harget with lov e from Aunt Lis a — L.W.

Text copyright © 2007 by Lisa Wheeler Illustrations copyright © 2007 by Barry Gott All rights reserved. International copyright secured. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the prior written permission of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc., except for the inclusion of brief quotations in an acknowledged review. Carolrhoda Books, Inc. A division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. 241 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA Website address: www.lernerbooks.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Wheeler, Lisa, 1963– Dino-hockey / by Lisa Wheeler ; illustrated by Barry Gott. p. cm. Summary: The meat-eating dinosaurs challenge the plant-eating dinosaurs to a hockey match. ISBN: 978-0-8225-6191-0 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) [1. Dinosaurs—Fiction. 2. Hockey—Fiction. 3. Stories in rhyme.] I. Gott, Barry, ill. II. Title. III. Title: Dino-hockey. PZ8.3.W5668Di 2007 [E]—dc22 2006034848J Manufactured in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 - DP - 12 11 10 09 08 07

eISBN-13: 978-1-58013-622-8

For Rose — B.G.

The game begins at half past six, when dinos grab their hockey sticks.

They play to win on icy floors— MEAT-EATERS vs. VEGGIESAURS! As their coaches shout advice, red and green teams take the ice.

Socks and jerseys keep them warm— cold-blooded beasts in uniform.

Safety pads protect their bones. Some have helmets of their own.

It’s T. Rex and Triceratops. The two face off. The game puck drops.

Then dinos battle for control. Who’ll be first to score a goal?

Veggiesaurs have got the puck! Stego licks his stick for luck.

Tricera slips. He spins. He reels! Watch out—check! And Raptor steals!

Raptor passes to T. Rex. The goalie waits for what comes next.

T. Rex shoots! He almost missed. Hooray for Raptor—an assist!

But naughty Pterodactyl twins slashed the Diplo in the shins.

Dodo is the referee. The red team has a penalty!

The lines are drawn up in the stands, split by Meat and Veggie fans.

The twins fly by on hockey skates. Apatosaurus hesitates.

T. Rex’s pass is sure and quick, received by Raptor’s hockey stick.

Raptor doesn’t miss a beat. Shoots the puck at Ankylo’s feet.

Ankylosaurus makes a save! Excited sports fans do the wave.

Another face off. Veggies rule! Allosaurus starts to drool.

Tries to check, but she’s too slow. The toothy fans shout, “Go! Go! Go!”

Diplo and Apatosaur move the puck across the floor. Diplo aims. He shoots. He scores! Hooray! A point for Veggiesaurs.

The score is tied now, 1 to 1. The winner could be anyone.

The centers face off, nose to nose. The puck is dropped between their toes.

Tricera sweeps. He gains control. The Veggiesaurs are on a roll!

Iguano tries to clear the way as Veggies keep the puck in play.

Stego’s checked against the boards. Oh no! It’s dueling dinosaurs!

The two defensemen start to fight. No fair! That Raptor tried to bite!

That’s no way to win the cup! The ref skates in to break things up.

Stego fumes inside the booth, as Raptor searches for his tooth. While Stego gripes and Raptor groans, Triceratops is in the zone.

He knows the game’s not over yet— a slap shot!—headed for the net.

Troodon makes a dive to block. He slips and falls just like a rock. His save is late. His form is lame.

The Veggiesaurs have won the game!

The fans of Veggies start to roar. They’ve never won the cup before! Fans grab the players—lift them up. Tricera holds the winning cup.

As cameras flash, the Veggies cheer. The season’s over for the year. But never fear . . .

Buy your tickets! Don’t delay. Dino-Soccer starts today!

About the Author Award-winning author Lisa Wheeler lives in Michigan. She says that although the official state birds are robins, the unofficial ones are the Redwings! When Lisa isn’t writing about sticktoting pterodactyls, she is slip-sliding around the country visiting schools, standing at podiums, and eating airport snacks. Learn more about the author and her books at www.lisawheelerbooks.com.

About the Artist Barry Gott has illustrated several children’s books, among them What DO Teachers Do (after YOU Leave School)? and Santa’s Secret Revealed . The artist had to do a lot of research for this book as he has never actually attended a dinohockey game. He was, however, the reigning champion of Backyard Wiffle Hockey in Cleveland, Ohio, until being disqualified for being too old to play. Jacket illustrations © 2007 by Barry Gott

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