14 Cows for America
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This New York Times bestseller recounts the true story of the touching gift bestowed on the US by the Maasai people in the wake of the September 11 attacks. In June of 2002, a mere nine months since the September 11 attacks, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away. Word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick American nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope―and friendship. With stunning paintings from Thomas Gonzalez, master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy (in collaboration with Naiyomah) hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561454907
ISBN13:9781561454907
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Peachtree Publishers
Length:36 Pages
Weight:1.28 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 11.8" x 10.1"
Age Range:7 to 10 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 5
Customer Reviews
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An interesting book!
Published by H.J. , 3 years ago
This is a great book for grade-school kids who are just learning about 9-11. This is the true story of an incredible gift from a tribe of Maasai peoples (half a world away!) to the grieving Americans in the wake of this terrible tragedy. This is a story of hope and a nice tale when teaching younger children about this time in history. This is a large-sized, picture book, so as a teacher or a parent, make sure that you have the shelf space to store it (it sticks out longer than a 3-ring binder). Even knowing this, it's a lovely book to share with young ones. I really liked it!
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