YOU ARE BROTHERLY LOVE

The story of the Kelce brothers, told for the very youngest of readers.

With simple phrasing and sweeping platitudes, this brief picture book takes a broad look at the brotherly bond of athletes Jason and Travis Kelce, starting when the two are children. The words “when one of you falls, the other picks you right back up” stretch across a scene of a family cookout, with the boys running and tripping as they play. The brothers grow, as does their passion for football: “On the field you are on fire. / Snapping, blocking, catching the ball in the end zone.” In a callback to childhood, Berne emphasizes the Kelces’ supportive bond: “Even when the falls get bigger / you never stop picking each other up.” Catrinella takes inspiration from photos snapped of the famous pair, re-creating them in bright colors, illuminated with warmth and familial love. True fans can chart the passage of time as the jerseys’ colors and numbers change (yes, Travis’ girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift, does make an appearance). An endnote supplies more details about their intertwined football journeys and lives, though readers seeking in-depth information for school reports will want to supplement this one with additional materials. But followers of the game will appreciate seeing their heroes as young people—and as devoted brothers.

A lovely gift for burgeoning football fans.