By My Brother's Side

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 badly hurt his knee 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. Based on the childhood of National Football League superstars Ronde and Tiki Barber, this inspiring book about the values of family, hard work, and determination is the story of what it takes to be a champion.

My Brother's Side is by Tiki and Ronde Barber.The story begins when Tiki and Ronde are very young. The two boys do everything together and are very athletic and adventurous. One day, Tiki and Ronde are riding bikes with friends when Tiki has a terrible accident breaking his leg. Though Tiki's doctor tells his mother that he may never play sports again, Tiki is determined to get back on his feet. Ronde is very supportive of Tiki and continues to spend all of his time with him and promising him that one day he will be able to play football again. Two weeks before football practice is to begin, Tiki's doctor removes his brace and Tiki begins practicing and strengthening his leg. Tiki and Ronde are both allowed to play for their school's show more football team and learn the importance of hard work and love and support for family. Though it is not stated in the story, the biographies at the end of the book mention that Ronde and Tiki both grow up to become fantastic football stars in the NFL.

This story provides a great message about perseverance, hard work, and most importantly, true love and dedication to family.I think it is amazing how Tiki and Ronde Barber remembers all of the stuff when they were just in school playing ball.This book can teach you about not giving up and faith.The moral of the message was wonderful and showed the importance of family, homework, hard work, and most importantly the message that you can do anything you put your mind to. show less

With orgiginal illusration and the fact that two NFL superstars wrote this this book is an attractive read. The book is about Tikki getting hurt in a bicycle accident and how he has to sit out the summer sports but is ready for football in the fall. When his first football game comes around Tikki is nervous until he gets the ball in his hand and sees his brother running beside him. This book does have some morals they are trying to get it across but i feel the book is kind of a tough read for a young kid beacause the book is lenghty and is kind of all over the place. I could not find an official site for the authors but reviews of the authors books can be found at readers digest website which is RD.com

A great book about the importance of family and never giving up. Boy would really enjoy this book and be able to relate to the brothers in some way, maybe they too experience and injury that kept them from what they loved. Use it to teach teamwork too.

Summary: Tiki and Ronde are twins who both love to play sports. As the summer begins, the boys go out exploring with their friend on their bikes. Tiki tries a dangerous trick and breaks his leg. He is no longer able to play sports with his brother. Ronde tells him he will play for him and throughout the whole summer, Tiki sits on the sidelines watching his brother play. Finally, he is able to take his brace off and start moving around a little bit. The brothers work together to overcome this obstacle and in the end Tiki is able to play football with Rhonde.
Teaching Implications: The main themes that run through this book are brotherhood, determination, perseverance, and teamwork. This book could be used in many ways to work through show more teamwork within the class. And teach the power of hard work. Tiki and Ronde are now in the NFL following their dreams as professional football players. This could be used to teach the class that hard work and determination will help you overcome many obstacles. show less

haring a love of football since childhood, twin brothers Tiki and Ronde, they have both become NFL superstars. The story of their childhood shares their values of family, hard work, and determination.

If you have a football fan, then this is a good picture book for them.