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14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy (2009, Hardcover)

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In June of 2002, 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. A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and 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. This New York Times best seller recounts the true story from Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah of a touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11th attacks. With the stunning paintings of Thomas Gonzalez, master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures.

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Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.
ISBN-10
1561454907
ISBN-13
9781561454907
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73070271

Product Key Features

Book Title
14 Cows for America
Author
Carmen Agra Deedy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Cows, People & Places / Africa, Social Science / Politics & Government, History / United States / 21st Century, Crafts & Hobbies
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
36 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11.9in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
10.3in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz

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Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
E183.8.K4d44 2009
Grade from
Second Grade
Grade to
Fifth Grade
Reviews
The Words and the Glowing Mixed Lot Illustrations Show Empathy and Connections Across Communities, A stirring, heartwarming tale that made headlines when it happened - and is now, thankfully, preserved on the page for children., "The words and the glowing mixed-media illustrations show empathy and connections across communities"Booklist, "Elegant sentences. . . The suspenseful pace is especially striking when surrounded by Gonzalez's exquisite colored pencil and pastel illustrations. The colors of Kenya explode off the page." --School Library Journal , Starred Review "A stirring, heartwarming tale that made headlines when it happened - and is now, thankfully, preserved on the page for children." --Kirkus Reviews "A moving tale of compassion and generosity." --Publishers Weekly "The words and the glowing mixed-media illustrations show empathy and connections across communities" --Booklist, "A stirring, heartwarming tale that made headlines when it happened - and is now, thankfully, preserved on the page for children." Kirkus Reviews, 'Elegant sentences? The suspenseful pace is especially striking when surrounded by Gonzalez's exquisite colored pencil and pastel illustrations. The colors of Kenya explode off the page.', "...a lovely picture book...beautifully evocative..." ? The New York Times "...moving and dramatically illustrated..." ? The Wall Street Journal "Rarely do books for children address the bridging of cultural difference on a grand scale." ? Newsday "An extraordinary true story of generosity, compassion and hope, 14 Cows for America is rich on multiple levels for young and old alike." ? Books to Borrow, Books to Buy "I dare you to read this special picture book without getting teary every time." ? Library Media Connection, * STARRED REVIEW * "A moving tale of compassion and generosity." ? Publishers Weekly "...elegant sentences...The suspenseful pace is especially striking when surrounded by Gonzalez's exquisite colored pencil and pastel illustrations. The colors of Kenya explode off the page..." ? School Library Journal, * STARRED REVIEW * "...gentle yet piercing present-tense prose...A stirring, heartwarming tale that made headlines when it happened-and is now, thankfully, preserved on the page for children." ? Kirkus Reviews "...the words and the glowing mixed-media illustrations show empathy and connections across communities..." ? Booklist "...an unforgettable book." ? Young Adult (& Kids) Book Central "...it could generate some excellent discussion in classrooms and families." ? The Huffington Post, "Elegant sentences... The suspenseful pace is especially striking when surrounded by Gonzalez's exquisite colored pencil and pastel illustrations. The colors of Kenya explode off the page." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW, Elegant sentences... The suspenseful pace is especially striking when surrounded by Gonzalez's exquisite colored pencil and pastel illustrations. The colors of Kenya explode off the page.
Illustrated by
Gonzalez, Thomas
Copyright Date
2009
Lccn
2008-055968
Dewey Decimal
327.676073
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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Great book for adults and children!
This book is both a fun little read and can bring a tear to your eye when you consider the great things human beings can accomplish when they have a good heart.
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A sweet story about people showing love and care for those they don't even know.
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by gl19kgr7rjm@del...Sep 02, 2009
Picture Book for ALL ages!
Although this is a picture book, I highly recommend for all ages. The story is based on a true event--the heartwarming response of a Maasai village to the September 11th tragedy. The illustrations are beautiful. Simple, but poignant. I first heard about the book from Carol Rasco, Reading Is Fundamental President.

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