Family Huddle [Hardcover]

Peyton Manning (Author), Eli Manning (Author), Archie Manning (Author), Jim Madsen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 8, 2009 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Lexile Measure: 560L (What's this?)

HUDDLE UP WITH THE MOST FAMOUS FAMILY IN FOOTBALL - THE MANNINGS!!!

Pile into the car with Eli, Peyton and their older brother, Cooper in Family Huddle for a trip to visit their grandparents. Their dad, former NFL star Archie Manning, is at the wheel with Olivia at his side. Eli, Peyton and Cooper joke around and play football at every opportunity. The boys run fun plays like the buttonhook, quarterback sneak, and hook and ladder. Family and football will always be a big deal in the Manning family. Family Huddle is based on some of the Mannings’ memories from their days in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—This is a short spin on the Manning family of football fame. Starting out on what appears to be a perfect Saturday morning, Cooper, Eli, Peyton, Dad, and Mom visit the children's grandparents in Mississippi. Of course, everyone is smiling and happy. The drive is long, and the boys pass the time by playing football trivia. Once they arrive, the story focuses on specific plays, which are highlighted on the endpapers. After spending the day at Grandma Sis's, who looks quite young and sexy, the family drives to visit the other grandparents, who look quite a bit older. Again, there is no plot beyond the boys practicing in different yards. There is absolutely no character development. The illustrations were done in digital media. The figures are awkward and stiff, with overly stylized faces that always seem just a little too big for the rest of their bodies.—Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City
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About the Author

Peyton Manning is the Super Bowl–winning quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. He has earned three NFL Most Valuable Player Awards and is a nine-time Pro Bowl choice. In 1999, Peyton established The PeyBack Foundation to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting established programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk. Peyton Manning and his wife, Ashley, live in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Eli Manning has been the star quarterback for the New York Giants since 2004. He was named MVP of Super Bowl XLII in 2008 when he led the Giants to victory. Eli was later named the Sporting News 2008 Pro Athlete of the Year. Eli is a major supporter of St. Vincent\u2019s Catholic Medical Center, making regular hospital visits and raising money for the Eli Manning Pediatrics Fund. Eli Manning and his wife, Abby, live in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Archie Manning attended the University of Mississippi, where he was named an All-American quarterback and is the only Ole Miss player to have his number retired. In 1971, Archie was the second player chosen in the NFL draft, and during his 15-year career he set passing records with the New Orleans Saints and played in two Pro Bowls. Archie Manning and his wife, Olivia, reside in New Orleans.

Jim Madsen has illustrated many books for children. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife and three children.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (September 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545153778
• ISBN-13: 978-0545153775
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Football

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations October 16, 2009

By Marian G. Josephson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book for my 7 year old grandson who loves sports. I thought it would be a good way to encourage him to read for pleasure. It worked. He liked the story and thought the pictures were great. He loves Eli and Peyton Manning and thought it was neat that they could write books as well as play football.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for little sports nuts November 16, 2009

By Mom of two boys

Format:Hardcover

My 6 year old is a huge football fan and a big Manning fan. What he loved most about this book was the football plays illustrated on the inside covers of the book. He's always asking to run the "buttonbook" or the "hook and ladder" plays. The story teaches the importance of family around the love of football. Perfect for the little football nut.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice change from most football souvies April 13, 2012

By Pop Bop TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

O.K., it's not great literature. The illustrations won't win a Caldecott. To quote the dismissive editorial review, there's no character development. So what? It's the Manning family, probably the most beloved and squeaky clean family in football. The brothers like each other and admire their parents and grandparents. And they play football. How can this be bad?

Plus, I'm based in Denver, the new home of Manning mania. Nuff said.