Cover of 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy, a children's book set in Africa for ages 5-9

14 Cows for America

by Carmen Agra Deedy

Age Group: 5-9
Region: Africa
Reading Format: Picture-Books
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About This Book

Presents an illustrated tale of a gift of fourteen cows given by the Maasai people of Kenya to the U.S. as a gesture of comfort and friendship in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

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