Two books inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield to be released
It's based around their amazing friendship
Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield are set to release two Children's Books that are inspired by their friendship.
Sinfield has also raised more than ÂŁ8 million for motor neurone disease (MND) charities after Rob was diagnosed with the disease in 2019.
The first book, which is called 'With You Every Step: A Celebration Of Friendship', will be published this year and is set to explore "universal truths and celebrate kindness, empathy, resilience and love".
England rugby union defence coach Sinfield said:
"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 children's picture book, Try, which will be published during the first half of 2024, will be a story 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 said:
"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, said:
"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 will be published on November 9 2023.