"Dad, Jackie, and Me" by Colin Bootman tells the story of a young boy who idolizes his father and shares a passion for baseball, especially their mutual admiration for Jackie Robinson. Set in a time when racial segregation is prevalent, the boy navigates the challenges of discrimination while dreaming of playing in the major leagues. Through the bond he shares with his father and their shared love for Robinson's legacy, the story emphasizes courage, hope, and the importance of standing up against injustice. It beautifully captures the impact of baseball as a source of inspiration and resilience in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Myron Uhlberg was the firstborn of deaf parents in a time before television, and he developed an early love for the magic of words. He is now a full-time writer living in California. His grandmother introduced him to the 'mad dog' that inspired this book. Lydia Monks was born in England and currently lives in London. She has an honours degree in illustration from Kingston University, Surrey. Lydia has worked for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated many children's books.