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By My Brother's Side
By Tiki Barber and Ronde Barber
Illustrated by Barry Root / With Robert Burleigh
Table of Contents
About The Book
Based on the childhood of National Football League superstars Ronde and Tiki Barber, this inspiring picture book about the values of family, hard work, and determination shows what it takes to be a champion.
Tiki and Ronde were each other’s best friends. Together from the start, these twins might not have been the strongest or the tallest, but they were fast and worked hard at what they loved. And they loved sports, especially football.
Then one day Tiki hurt his knee badly in a biking accident, and he was sure he’d never be able to play again. Their mother had always told them, “You are each other’s best friends. Stick together, believe in yourselves, and you can do anything.” They kept her words in their hearts and never gave up.
Tiki and Ronde were each other’s best friends. Together from the start, these twins might not have been the strongest or the tallest, but they were fast and worked hard at what they loved. And they loved sports, especially football.
Then one day Tiki hurt his knee badly in a biking accident, and he was sure he’d never be able to play again. Their mother had always told them, “You are each other’s best friends. Stick together, believe in yourselves, and you can do anything.” They kept her words in their hearts and never gave up.
About The Authors
Photo Credit:
Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. He married and is the father of four children.
Photo Credit:
Ronde Barber is a record-holding cornerback who retired after fifteen seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is one of only two cornerbacks selected to the Pro Bowl five times. He is married with two daughters.
About The Illustrator
Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother’s Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (April 17, 2014)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689865596
- Ages: 6 - 10
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Awards and Honors
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): By My Brother's Side Hardcover 9780689865596(3.8 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Tiki Barber Photo Credit:(0.1 MB)
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- Author Photo (jpg): Ronde Barber Photo Credit:(0.1 MB)
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