joshgauthier's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful story, and I don't know why it isn't talked about more. The book itself is excellent, and the true story it tells speaks to the kindness and empathy that bind us together as humans.
lordofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
kellyjcm's review against another edition
Gorgeous illustrations set the scene. Powerful story with a lot of hope.
alysona's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so I actually started crying in Barnes and Noble while reading this. Not because it tugs on your heartstrings about 9/11 but for the simple messages about caring and support.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
Not sure how I am going to read this aloud without crying but this is a beautiful book. The illustrations are these amazing paintings. The story is a beautiful honor to the memory of 9/11 - it is a tale of one man who approaches his Massai elders to bless a cow (a symbol of life) to be given to the Embassador of the U.S. Others joined in and 14 cows were blessed and presented to the Embassador in a touching ceremony.
curiouslibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This picture book is the touching true story of the response of a Maasai man living in America on September 11th. Our losses and devastation on that day prompted him and many tribal elders in Kenya to give the most precious thing they had as a symbol of support and comfort to America - cows.
The story is simply and powerfully told, and the illustrations are lush. The one that grabbed me the most had to be the two page spread at the end with a close-up of Kimeli's eye which has the twin towers reflected in it with the accompanying text: "Because there is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded,/nor a people so small they cannot offer mighty comfort."
An note in the back offers more of the story from Kimeli Naiyomah, and includes the fact that the original herd has calved and now numbers more than 35.
Powerful and touching.
The story is simply and powerfully told, and the illustrations are lush. The one that grabbed me the most had to be the two page spread at the end with a close-up of Kimeli's eye which has the twin towers reflected in it with the accompanying text: "Because there is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded,/nor a people so small they cannot offer mighty comfort."
An note in the back offers more of the story from Kimeli Naiyomah, and includes the fact that the original herd has calved and now numbers more than 35.
Powerful and touching.
yapha's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic book! As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I have been looking for books to share with the students. This one, about how the Masai warriors reacted to the news is phenomenal. The last line of the whole book really sums it up -- there is no country so strong it cannot be wounded, and no people so small that they cannot offer comfort. What a moving story.
dani_girl87's review against another edition
5.0
I am so glad I choose the audio version of this book. There is no way I could have read it out loud because I cried the entire 15 minutes. It gives just enough details for little ones to understand the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and bravery of those at Ground Zero. It shows that one simple act can touch people all across world. My 7yr old listened intently and was able to express how he felt about the book.
krismarley's review against another edition
4.0
Great story! Though took me a long time to pick up from yhba to-read stack... title and cover don't tell you much. Should have used Dewey to give me a hint
archipeligo's review against another edition
5.0
This story was mentioned to me in passing by someone and I always assumed it wasn't true. One day, feeling like I was in a bit of a emotional slump, I checked it out and was delighted to discover it was true. I was even happier to discover this book! An absolutely wonderful story!