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Game Day

Illustrated by Barry Root / With Robert Burleigh

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About The Book

Ronde and Tiki are a team. They are twins, they are each other’s best friends and biggest fans, and they play on the same football team in this picture book based on a true story.

Tiki has had seven long touch-down runs this season, and Ronde is proud of his brother, but he can’t help feeling a little down when Tiki gets all the glory. If Ronde hadn’t been leading the way with his blocks, Tiki wouldn’t have been clear to score. Ronde thinks nobody notices the guy who blocks; they only notice the guy who scores. Will the day ever come when Ronde will get his chance?

Written by two NFL superstars, this story of perseverance and teamwork will inspire. Barry Root’s glowing illustrations bring to life all the excitement and energy of a great game and a team working together.

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 (October 1, 2005)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416900931
  • Grades: K - 5
  • Ages: 6 - 10

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Awards and Honors

  • ILA/CBC Children's Choices
  • Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
  • Bank Street Best Books of the Year
  • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award

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