Tiki Barber

Teammates (Reprint) Tiki Barber

Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; A story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber--Provided by publisher.. Publisher Marketing: Tiki Can't Believe It when the ball is knocked out of his hand in the Cave Spring Viking's last preseason game against their rival Knights. And when nobody wants to talk to him the next day at lunch, he feels even worse. So Ronde and Paco start "secret" practices with Tiki, and Coach shows him a special four point ball carry. And after plenty of practice, Tiki is transformed from a runner to a ball carrier, and he feels more confident than ever before. Now he's a winner--and so is his team! Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2006 pg. 946 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) Booklist 09/01/2006 pg. 116 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) Ebony 11/01/2006 pg. 43 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/2006 pg. 117 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) PW Notes and Reprints 11/20/2006 pg. 61 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) Black Issues Book Review 11/01/2006 pg. 34 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 161 (EAN 9781416924890, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Barber, Tiki Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. He married and is the father of four children. Contributor Bio:  Barber, Ronde 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. Contributor Bio:  Root, Barry 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. Contributor Bio:  Burleigh, Robert ROBERT BURLEIGH has written children's books about many well-known Americans, including "Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh" and W"ho Said That? Famous Americans Speak". He lives with his wife in Chicago, Illinois.