In June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya.
With stunning paintings from Thomas Gonzalez, maste.
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 the touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
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.
A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it.
An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. ―
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWIn 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. ―
The Wall Street JournalElegant...suspenseful...
The colors of Kenya explode off the page. ―
Nicholas Kristof, The New York TimesMoving and dramatically illustrated. beautifully evocative.
Lovely...
A New York Times Best SellerThis now-classic picture book recounts the true story 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.
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.
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.
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.
The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary.
A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it.
An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people.
In June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya
