Who Was Jackie Robinson? tells the inspiring story of the first African American to play Major League Baseball in modern times. The book starts with Jackie’s childhood, showing how much, he loved sports and how he faced unfair treatment because of his skin color. As he grew up, Jackie went to college, joined the military, and then made history by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He faced mean fans and unfair rules, but he stayed strong and didn’t give up. His courage helped break the color barrier in baseball and made it possible for other Black athletes to follow their dreams too.
This book is easy to read and very interesting. Kids can learn about a real hero who changed the game of baseball and stood up for fairness. The story teaches us to be strong and kind, just like Jackie Robinson. The pictures and simple words make it fun to learn. Four out of five stars.