Two books impressed by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield’s friendship to be launched
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ob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield will collaborate on two upcoming Macmillan Children’s Books which might be impressed by their friendship.
The two former Leeds Rhinos rugby gamers are associates and in an emotional second again in May, Sinfield carried Burrow out of his specifically tailored wheelchair so they may each full a marathon in Leeds.
Sinfield has additionally raised greater than £8 million for motor neurone illness (MND) charities by doing a sequence of marathons together with the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon this yr following his ex-teammate being recognized with the situation in late 2019.
The first e-book, With You Every Step: A Celebration Of Friendship, might be printed this yr and is about to discover “universal truths and celebrate kindness, empathy, resilience and love”.
UK Illustrators will reproduce the heartfelt phrases of the 2 former teammates by black line paintings within the grownup and youngsters’s present e-book, which can see a few of its proceeds donated to assist folks with MND.
England rugby union defence coach Sinfield mentioned: “I believe the connections and interactions we have with people, especially friends and family, are the most valuable things in life.
“To create a book based around friendship, we hope it will help many parents, not just fathers, connect with their children and provide an insight into what true friendship is.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Macmillan Children’s Books on this, and I hope children across the world get to experience the friendship that Rob and I share.”
A kids’s image e-book, Try, which might be printed in the course of the first half of 2024, might be a narrative celebrating “affectionate male friendship – showing young readers, but especially young boys, that friendships can be based on love and vulnerability, and that there are many ways to be strong”.
Burrow mentioned: “Whether it’s Pooh and Piglet or Sherlock and Watson, great friendships abound in literature.
“True friends like Kevin are always with their friends even when times are tough. I used to love reading bedtime stories to my three children, usually multiple times because they would try and delay their bedtime.”
He added that he was “delighted” to “bring the message of friendship to many”.
Hannah Ray, publishing director at Macmillan Children’s Books, mentioned: “Rob and Kevin are extraordinary men, and the strength of their devotion to one another is inspirational.
“Their personal story of friendship and courage, love and determination has touched millions. I am incredibly proud that we will be publishing this pair of very special books.”
With You Every Step: A Celebration Of Friendship might be printed on November 9 2023.