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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 on the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unsought and unexpected as it is extraordinary.
A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and hearts are raw. Tears flow freely from American and Maasai as these legendary warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away.
Word of the gift will travel news wires around the globe. Many will be profoundly touched, but for Americans, this selfless gesture will have deeper meaning still. For a heartsick nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope—and friendship.
Master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. An afterword by Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah—the Maasai warrior at the center of the story—provides additional information about his tribe and their generous actions. Thomas Gonzalez’s stunning paintings, which are saturated with rich hues of oranges and browns, and blues and greens, capture the modest nobility of the Maasai people and the distinctive landscape of the African plain.
REVIEWS
"...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
"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
"...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
AWARDS
* 2009 Parents' Choice Gold Award
* 2009 National Book Festival Selected book for Georgia
* 2010-2011 Texas Bluebonnet Award (Master List)
Price: $17.00
SKU:9781561454907
Origin: Written by Carmen Agra Deedy, Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
Material:Hardcover, 36 pages
Weight:0.85
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"You are one of us," Carmen tells Roberta on her first day at a new school. Roberta gladly sits with the rest of the straight-up-hair girls—until she hears they don't play on the monkey bars. Roberta loves the monkey bars and leaps at the chance to swing with the monkey-bar posse, until she hears they don't carry flowered lunch boxes like she does. Roberta moves from group to group, just trying to be herself, until it seems she doesn't fit in anywhere. Then Roberta discovers some kids just like her-everyone's different and they like it that way!
Peggy Moss, author of Say Something and Our Friendship Rules, worked as an assistant attorney general in Maine in the civil rights unit and as associate director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence. Peggy now works with schools to prevent bullying and teasing. She has provided workshops to students and teachers from kindergarten to the college level in Maine, Tennessee, Toronto, and points in between, helping students and educators create school environments that feel safe for everyone. A freelance writer, Peggy lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.
Penny Weber has worked as a mural painter, greeting-card illustrator, and portrait artist. Her children's books include On My Way to School, written by the children of Tanzania and published by First Person Publishing, and Amazingly Wonderful Things, published by Raven Tree Press. Penny lives on Long Island in New York with her husband and three children and their cat Tiger.
Children; Grades 2-6
REVIEWS
". . . Roberta negotiates the different groups of her new school till she finds the kids who defy easy categorization and realizes that she fits in just fine. . . . Weber's sunny illustrations show a dazzling array of children—all different hues, physical abilities, and even, if you look closely, a girl with a headscarf."
—Kirkus Reviews
"The familiar story of a new kid's struggle to fit in at a school gets a wry twist in this lively picture book. . . . The story's message of diversity comes when Anna, who likes baseball, the trumpet, car racing, and ballet, tells Roberta, 'You are one of us' precisely because each one of Anna's group is different."
—Booklist
"With humor and heart, One of Us explores the stress of peer pressure and what is truly lost when we try to fit in. Its simple, powerful message: true friends respect what makes you who you are. This is a terrific conversation starter for parents and teachers, and a must-read for kids."
—Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl
"Truth sings off every page of this plucky picture book. With its generous heart and lively illustrations, One of Us is easily one of my favorites."
—Carrie Jones, author of Need and Love (and Other Uses for Duct Tape)
"Classifying is an important elementary school skill, but when it comes to people, emphasizing one label over another can separate instead of connect. We long for our children to see that celebrating and accepting uniqueness is a key to building unity. With joyful, vibrant illustrations and a brilliantly understated message, One of Us is the perfect read aloud for families and classrooms who care about diversity."
—Mitali Perkins, author of Bamboo People and Secret Keeper
"One of Us is truly a timely book in this age of diversity. As the new girl on her first day in a new school, Roberta longs to find a group of friends who are like her. But the truth is she is too unique to fit in. She learns to celebrate her complex tastes and individuality and ultimately finds a group of kids—way more interesting than any of those who are trying to fit in. This story teaches kids the important lesson of being true to yourself."
—Kim Baise, Illustrator and Art Director for Bees Knees Books
Price: $16.00
SKU:9780884483229
Origin: Written by Peggy Moss, Illustrated by Penny Weber
Material:Hardcover, 32 pages, color illustrations
Weight:0.85
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It's pretty easy to join the cool crowd. All you have to do is ditch your best friend first....
Alexandra and Jenny have been best friends for a long time. But when Alexandra is momentarily dazzled by the glamour of a new girl at school, she’s willing to do almost anything to get to be the cool girl’s friend. Ultimately, she tells her best friend Jenny's biggest, most important secret—and just like that, Alexandra is in. And Jenny is out.
When Alexandra realizes what it feels like to lose her best friend, and sees the hurt she’s caused, she knows she has to figure out a way to regain the relationship that’s far more important to her than being invited to sit with the popular girls.
Recommended for Grades 3-6.
Price: $16.95
SKU:9780884482918
Origin:Peggy Moss, illustrated by Alissa Imre Geis
Material:Hardcover, 32 pages, with color illustrations
Weight:0.8
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One hot summer day Luke and his friends decide to play their favorite game of war, using sticks for guns and pine cones for bombs and grenades. When a new child in the neighborhood hesitates to join in and then tells them he has been in a real war in the country where he used to live, the other children start to see their game in a new light. BPFNA member Kathy Beckwith's story is richly illustrated with Lea Lyon's fluid, expressive watercolors, capturing the action and the emotion of this story, where friendship and kindness prevail.
Recommended for Grades 3-6.
Price: $16.95
SKU:0884482677
Origin:Kathy Beckwith, illustrated by Lea Lyon [Tilbury House]
Material:9x10 hardcover, 32 pages
Weight:0.85
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At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them. The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take some steps on her own to help another kid?
Bright, fluid, realistic watercolors illustrate the story, set in a school with lots of diversity. Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at school. One child at a time can help change a school.
Recommended for Grades 2-6.
Price: $16.95
SKU:0884482618
Origin:Peggy Moss, illustrated by Lea Lyon [Tilbury House]
Material:Hardcover, oversize, 32 pages, with color illustrations
Weight:1
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