The Adventures of Owen & the Anthem Singer by Todd Angily and Rachel Goguen is the perfect children’s book for both hockey fans and dog lovers. More specifically, Bruins fans will love to see the familiar face of their team’s national anthem singer illustrated alongside the adorable pug named Owen as they both conquer big challenges. Whether it be playing hockey with his fellow doggy friends, watching cartoons before taking a nap, or gearing up to watch his favorite players warm-up, Owen the pug is always embarking on an adventure. One adventure that Owen is not sure he can handle, however, is dropping the puck before his favorite team’s big game. Luckily, he has Todd by his side as they both encourage one another to remember an important lesson: “if you want to achieve something, you really need to work at it”. For Owen, he wants to achieve his goal of dropping the puck, and for Todd, he wants to successfully sing the anthem for a huge crowd. Through practice and hard work, they are able to achieve their goals and enjoy the big game, which their team wins of course!

This children’s book is perfect for kids who are just learning to read or for parents who hope to raise future hockey lovers. The bright illustrations and super cute doggy drawings are sure to capture the attention of children while also employing enough dialogue to keep them engaged throughout the story. Through both of these elements, along with a meaningful message about the importance of hard work in achieving goals, The Adventures of Owen & the Anthem Singer is a great addition to any parent’s bookshelf.

ABOUT EMILY MCDERMOTT

Emily is a recent graduate of  Bridgewater State University where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in Literature. While at Bridgewater State, Emily worked in the Academic Achievement Center as a writing consultant where she helped enrolled students with any stage of the writing process. Being in this position helped Emily realize that working as an editor might be something she could see herself doing as a career. Currently, she is employed for a small business in her hometown of Bridgewater, MA while actively searching for jobs within the publishing field. She spends most of her free time reading books, playing with her dogs Neely and Kevin, going on coffee runs with her friends, and watching the Bruins with her dad. 

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