Kaylin, 6, said, "I liked the picture of the cows. Her books have received numerous awards and honors, including a Pura Belpre Honor, Christopher, Jane Addams Honor, and an E.B.White Read-Aloud Honor. Joaquin, 6, said, "I liked the picture of the tribe." Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times best-selling author ( 14 Cows for America) and nationally known storyteller. “Because there is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded, nor a people so small they cannot offer mighty comfort.”Īryn, 6, said, "I did not like how their heads look red." Some of the story was over their heads, but they got the gist of it. They were happy when the tribe gave the cows to America and danced for America. The young children I read the book to were very moved by the story. The tribe feels great sorrow when the young man tells them of the tragedy in New York City and the members of the tribe want to do something to help America. He returns to his people, a tribe once renowned as warriors but who are now known as master cow herders. Here’s the story, if you don’t know it: A Kenyan wins a scholarship to go to America and become a doctor. The text is vivid and rings with compassion for the world. sort by Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. shelved 31,929 times Showing 23 distinct works.Whew! What a life-affirming story! It gives you hope for the world. Books by Carmen Agra Deedy (Author of 14 Cows for America) Books by Carmen Agra Deedy Carmen Agra Deedy Average rating 4.11
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