14 Cows for America - Hardcover
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Carmen Agra Deedy, Thomas Gonzalez, Wilson Kimeli NaiyomahTheme:Chronological Period/21st Century, Cultural Region/African, Cultural Region/East AfricaAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2009-08-04Pages:36
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Peachtree PublishersISBN-13:9781561454907ISBN-10:1561454907UPC:9781561454907Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Topics, People & PlacesBook Topic:Values & Virtues, Africa, United StatesAward:2011 Bluebonnet Awards Nominee - Children's Award|2011 Beehive Awards Nominee - Informational Award|2009 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) Gold Medal Winner - Picture Book Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2010 E.B. White Read Aloud Award Honor Book - Picture Book Award|2009 Cybils Finalist - Nonfiction Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Junior Book Award|Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary Award|South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2013 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|2014 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|2014 California Young Reader Medal Nominee - Picture Bk/Older Reader AwardSize:10.10 x 11.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.15Product ID:SCRE01YASB
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.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Peachtree PublishersISBN-13:9781561454907ISBN-10:1561454907UPC:9781561454907Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Topics, People & PlacesBook Topic:Values & Virtues, Africa, United StatesAward:2011 Bluebonnet Awards Nominee - Children's Award|2011 Beehive Awards Nominee - Informational Award|2009 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) Gold Medal Winner - Picture Book Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2010 E.B. White Read Aloud Award Honor Book - Picture Book Award|2009 Cybils Finalist - Nonfiction Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Junior Book Award|Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary Award|South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2013 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|2014 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|2014 California Young Reader Medal Nominee - Picture Bk/Older Reader AwardSize:10.10 x 11.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.15Product ID:SCRE01YASB
Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and renowned storyteller. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia. Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America. He lives in Georgia. Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah received his Master of Science degree in molecular biology from Stanford University in 2008. He was awarded a Rotary International World Peace Fellowship and completed studies in international development policy at Duke University. He lives in California.
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
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🏆 2011 Bluebonnet Awards Nominee - Children's Award|2011 Beehive Awards Nominee - Informational Award|2009 Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) Gold Medal Winner - Picture Book Award|Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2010 E.B. White Read Aloud Award Honor Book - Picture Book Award|2009 Cybils Finalist - Nonfiction Picture Book Award|Land of Enchantment Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2011 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Junior Book Award|Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary Award|South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2013 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|2014 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|2014 California Young Reader Medal Nominee - Picture Bk/Older Reader Award
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