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Roch Carrier’s The Hockey Sweater is now a symphony
Roch Carrier’s The Hockey Sweater is a recollection of his childhood in small-town Quebec (Ste. Justine, population 1,200) in the 1940s. He wrote it in 1979, and the next year it was turned into an animated short for the National Film Board. The drawings used in the animated film were also used to make it into a children’s book, which is probably read to the vast majority of Canadian kids. We love this story so much, we put it on our money! Carrier’s story is nothing short of iconic, so it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that the Toronto Symphony Orchestra wanted to put it to music. Bunch spoke to Roch Carrier this week to see what he thinks of Abigail Richardson’s take on it.
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The Bunchbrary
These heart-warming books are ideal for reading aloud and holding up the pictures
1. Thomas’ Snow Suit by Robert Munsch (1989)
Thomas hates his snow suit and we don’t blame him. Being covered head to toe in sweaty padding sucks, no matter how old you are. The fights that erupt between Thomas and his mother, his teacher, and principal will give you and your little winter warrior a relatable laugh.
2. White Snow Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt (1947)
This beautifully illustrated gem captures the wonder that unites a community during the first blizzard. The lyrical story follows adults as they dash around battening down hatches and weatherproofing things, and around them animals make warm homes and kids rejoice, dancing and playing in the streets.
3. The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier (1979)
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