While i am more of the willie mays generation i remember jackie robinson as a prominent sports hero. Jackie robinson will forever be remembered as one of baseballs leading legends. A true story about jackie robinson sharon robinson, kadir nelson on. As a testament to his courage, jackie robinson s daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends. In a dramatic episode that first winter, the children beg to go ice skating on the lake. We waited for what seemed like forever, recalls the author slam dunk. As the 20th centurys first african american to play for a major league baseball team, he changed the sportand race relations in americaforever. In a dramatic episode that first winter, jackie is called upon to test the ice on the lake, to make sure its safe for ice skating. Jackie had a beautiful lake on his property in connecticut. I especially love sharing picture book biographies with young children. In a stunning metaphor for jackie robinson s legendary breaking of the color barrier in major league baseball, sharon robinson honors her extraordinary fathers memory with her warm graceful storytelling. Later in the story jackie is asked to test the ice on the lake to make sure it is safe for ice skating and we learn that jackie has to overcome his fear of water. A true story about jackie robinson has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sharon robinson on jackies experiences out of game.
Kadir nelson as a testament to his courage, jackie robinson s daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends. A true story about jackie robinson sharon robinson, author, kadir nelson, illustrator, illus. When jackie robinson retires from baseball and moves his family to connecticut, the. In a stunning metaphor for jackie robinsons legendary breaking of the color. This book is an exploration of how jackie robinson overcame one of his personal fears in order to be a good parent to his daughter and her friends. Just one more story of why jackie robinson should be a role model for us all, this time outside of baseball. She compares his testing the ice to how he broke the color barrier in baseball, both true stories. Jackie robinson s values to live by, promises to keep. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and care.
Jackie says they can go but only after he tests the ice to make sure its safe. But why, sharon wonders, is he always so afraid to go near the water. Parents need to know that this uplifting and personal story, told by jackie robinsons daughter, is about her fathers bravery, outside of baseball. The double page spread of jackie robinson sliding into home that opens the story sets a high standard for the art in this book but the twotime caldecott honor artist is up to the challenge. Sharon robinson shares a personal story about her father in her first picture book, illustrated by twotime caldecott honor artist kadir nelson.
Sharon robinson, author, kadir nelson, illustrator, illus. A true story about jackie robinson, sharon shares a story about her dad that reveals the deep bravery of his character. Jackie robinson, testing the ice for his children sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball player jackie robinson, wanted to teach kids about her father, so she wrote a. Jackie robinson, the first african american baseball player in the major leagues. In the year of the boar and jackie robinson by bette bao lord in the year of the boar and jackie robinson whole book test this whole book test for bette bao lords heartwarming story is a set of fifty matchingstyle questions. American hero childrens biography, and picture books testing the ice, illustrated by kadir nelson and. This is a beautiful book a tribute from a daughter to her. Jackie robinson testing the ice by sharon robinson literature response page to use with the book testing the ice a true story about jackie robinson. A true story about jackie robinson testing the ice by sharon robinson, an educational consultant for major league baseball and vice chairman of the jackie robinson foundation, and illustrated by the awardwinning kadir nelson, is a story about. A true story about jackie robinson testing the ice by sharon robinson, an educational consultant for major league baseball and vice chairman of the jackie robinson foundation, and illustrated by the awardwinning kadir nelson, is a story about her father, baseball legend jackie robinson. I cant wait to read this book with my grandniece she is just the right age.
Sharon robinsons engaging, childcentered reminiscence recalls events after her family moved to stamford, connecticut, in 1955. The book begins by telling how jackie broke the color barrier in americas sport. The extraordinary life of jackie robinson is illuminated as never before in this fullscale biography by arnold rampersad, who was chosen by jacks widow, rachel, to tell her husbands story, and was given unprecedented access to his private papers. This excerpt from sharon robinsons new book,testing the ice. This book is written by jackie robinsons daughter about her dad. Testing the ice is a wonderful, stirring picture book by sharon robinson and kadir nelson that shares the story of jackie robinson with a young audience. Testing the ice, is a true story written by jackie robinsons daughter sharon. Written by sharon robinson illustrated by kadir nelson sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, has crafted a. A true story about jackie robinson by sharon robinson.
American hero childrens biography, and picture books testing the ice, illustrated by kadir nelson, and. Sharon robinson honors her extraordinary fathers memory with her warm. A true story about jackie robinson by sharon robinson and kadir nelson. Sharon robinson as a testament to his courage, jackie robinson s daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tested the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends. Jackie robinson matt christopher legends in sports by matt christopher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are intrigued by the real stories, and the best of these books push students to think about bigger issues. Robinson neatly sums up the significance of her fathers achievements while depicting him as a loving family man. Sep 14, 2009 in the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero jackie robinson literally tested the ice for his kids who so eagerly wanted to skate on the frozen lake near their home. But when winter comes and everyone wants to go skating, robinson overcomes his fear to test the ice for his children. The neighborhood children join the robinson kids for swimming and boating.
In 1955 jackie robinson and the brooklyn dodgers beat out the yankees and the robinson family left new york city for a secluded home in connecticut. In the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero jackie robinson literally tested the ice for his kids who so eagerly wanted to skate on the frozen. The best thing about this book is that sharon robinson and kadir nelson can retell the story you do know of. Introduce students to this powerful figure in both the sports world and the civil rights movement with these fiction and nonfiction books. Jackie robinson testing the ice book trailer youtube. A true story about jackie robinson, sharon shares a story. The paintings, done in pencil, watercolor, and oils, are full of life and tell the story well. Testing the ice is written by jackie robinson s daughter. Jackie robinson has retired from baseball and now lives in connecticut with his family. The children prod and push to get jackie outside, until hesitantly, he finally goes. Sharon robinson s engaging, childcentered reminiscence recalls events after her.
Sharon has written several widely praised books about her father, baseball legend jackie robinson, including jackies nine. This 48 page book journal includes many story elements, as well as a diary whe. Oct 05, 2009 jackie robinson, testing the ice for his children sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball player jackie robinson, wanted to teach kids about her father, so she wrote a childrens book. Sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball player jackie robinson, wanted to teach kids about her father, so she wrote a childrens book. Jackie robinsons values to live by, promises to keep. When jackie robinson retires from baseball and moves his family to connecticut, the beautiful lake on their property is the center of everyones fun. If you love baseballs legend jackie robinson, youre going to love this story. Daughters memory of her biggerthanlife, courageous dad.
Robinson was the national league batting and stolen bases champion with a batting average of. Sep 30, 2009 this excerpt from sharon robinsons new book,testing the ice. Sharon robinsons engaging, childcentered reminiscence recalls events after. Jackie robinson was more than just a great baseball player. The program includes a national essay contest for students in grades 49 and throughout mlbs rbi program. Sharon robinsons remembrance of this time includes a concise description of how her father became the first african american to play in the major leagues, accompanied by sepiatoned illustrations. It adds a very human dimension to the jackie robinson story that many baseball fans do not know, and further enhances the legend of this extraordinary man. She recalls how much courage it took from him to break color barriers and make history. Sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson. Sharon robinson s engaging, childcentered reminiscence recalls events after. Jackie says they can gobut only after he tests the ice to make sure its safe.
Sep 16, 2014 written by sharon robinson illustrated by kadir nelson sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, has crafted a heartwarming, true story about growing up with her father. Oct 01, 2009 in 1955 jackie robinson and the brooklyn dodgers beat out the yankees and the robinson family left new york city for a secluded home in connecticut. She tells the story of when she was a child how her friends would always ask her dad questions about being the first black baseball player in. How jackie robinson changed america, jackie robinson. As a testament to his courage, jackie robinsons daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends. Sharon robinson, the daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, has crafted a hearwarming, true story about growing up with her father.
Big, heavy, out there alone on the lake, testing the ice to be sure it would be safe for us. In sports, in life, a baseballthemed national character education curriculum that helps empower students to face obstacles in their lives. Her new friends are awestruck by him and his stories of his breakthrough into the major leagues. Testing the ice, jackie robinson and breaking the barrier focus book citation. When he bravely tests the ice so that the children can play on the frozen lake, sharon realizes that he cant swim. Like a blind man with a stick, jackie taps on the ices surface, when suddenly howling and roaring sounds come out of the lake. Jackie robinson testing the ice by jens library tpt. A true story about jackie robinson from the worlds largest community of readers.
T his true story about the baseball legend, jackie robinson, is written by his daughter. Sharon robinson is the educational consultant for major league baseball. The story takes place at jackie robinsons home in connecticut, during 1995. This beautifully told true story about jackie robinson as told by his daughter brings to life the bravery of jackie robinson, and can be a valuable resource that can help teach what segregation could really look like. Sharon robinson, daugther of jackie robinson on the kaufman show. Sharon robinson s remembrance of this time includes a concise description of how her father became the first african american to play in the major leagues, accompanied by sepiatoned illustrations.
Though he cant even swim, and is afraid of water, he tests the ice before letting his daughter and the neighborhood kids skate on the pond. A true story about jackie robinson sharon robinson jackie robinson 9780545052511 ss2h1a, b excellent picture book by jackie robinson s daughter, sharon. October 27, 2009 in the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero jackie robinson literally tested the ice for his kids who so eagerly wanted to. This is a book about jackie robinson and his family. Sharon robinson, daughter of famed baseball player jackie robinson, wrote this book to teach kids about her father, but she focuses on a personal memory of her childhood to illustrate her fathers strength and courage. She begins by reminding you of jackies courageous move to enter the major leagues. But instead of focusing on the achievement for which her father is most famous breaking baseballs color barrier she chose a more humble, personal moment. The true story of jackie robinson, describes robinsons first encounter with the lake. October 27, 2009 in the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero jackie robinson literally tested the ice for his kids who so eagerly wanted to skate on the frozen lake near their home.
It is the beginning of a year that will change the course of american history. Test your knowledge of lesserknown facts about jackie robinson and his. In january 1963, sharon robinson turns thirteen the night before george wallace declares on national television segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever in his inauguration speech as governor of alabama. She has published several widely praised books about her father, baseball legend jackie robinson, including jackie s nine. A true story about jackie robinson, by sharon robinson, illustrated by kadir nelson. A true story about jackie robinson is a book written by his daughter describing a time when her father overcame his fears of not knowing how to swim and helped then test the ice one winter day. The best thing about this book is that sharon robinson and kadir nelson can retell the story you do know of jackie robinson s colorbarrierbreaking entry into major league baseball as a way. Jackie took criticism and ridicule during his time in the major league, but he overcame that barrier.