Testing the Ice: A True Story about Jackie Robinson, (Hardcover)

from scote23

Chickadee Nominee 2010-2011Now, I love Kadir Nelson's work anyway, so I probably would have picked up this book once I noticed who the illustrator was. I enjoyed this story about Jackie Robinson, as told by one of his children. It was a different way of looking at the life of a great person.

from KimJD

Sharon Robinson's text and Kadir Nelson's illustrations work beautifully together in this story of her father Jackie's courage in stepping into the unknown-- both on and off the field. The words flow along and beg to be read aloud.

from pumabeth

A story richly told by Jackie Robinson's own daughter and through warm illustrations that clearly convey the strength of Jackie Robinson's character, both as a leader and as a father -- The story uniquely juxtaposes the quality of bravery found both in Robinson's baseball career as well as his fa...

from slblack2

This is a story about Jackie Robinson. It is told from his child's perspective. It would be a wonderful addition to any library.

from nbmars

Testing the Ice is a warm, wonderful story by Jackie's daughter Sharon, illustrated with the amazing oils of Kadir Nelson. As Sharon tells the story of how her dad braved the ice one winter so she and other kids could go ice skating, you feel as if you are sitting around the living room hearing i...