Kids Are Authors: September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be Allright

by H. Byron Masterson Elementary School, First-Grade Students of H Byron Masterso, Masterson Elementary Students

Book Overview

Heartfelt and touching book by 1st graders at Masterson Elementary School in Kennet, Missouri, about the day after the tragic events of September 11th. These students were given a commemorative Sept On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 043944246X
• ISBN13: 9780439442466
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Tangerine Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 10.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

I am one of the authors. Check out my book on Amazon. Keisha Walker

It was an eye opener and fun to write with my class

Message of Hope

I have to offer a rebuttal for the last review I saw entitled "Teaching Self-centeredness". Obviously, our lives did not magically become ok on September 12, 2001. I don't believe that it was this book's intention to imply that. This book provided a much needed message of hope and healing for both children and adults. The book can be used to guide a discussion about the events of September 11th, the loss that was felt, and how our country pulled together for healing and recovery. All Americans were affected in some way that day. This is a wonderful book to use with children. My first graders had very thoughtful, heartfelt responses to this book.

Wonderfully done!

This book is so heart warming. I purchased it for my classroom and I feel it will be a wonderful addition to help children understand that they are still safe and ok here at school and in America. Seeing this perspective through children's eyes is truely refreshing.

September 12th

This book is incredible. I am excited to see that children made this book as a comforting tool for other children. If you have a child that is terrified about the September 11th events, this book is a must. Every time that I feel anxious about the "war on terrorism" I read this book, and it provides me with comfort.

Innocent View

This book is a delight and comfort to read. The entire book is written by first graders, and each page tells another reason as to how they knew that everything would be all right after the tragedy of 9-11. Some reasons include "The sun came up" and "2+2 still added up to 4."The book was also entirely illustrated by the children and the bold, colorful pictures display the hope these young people have. While this tragedy will never be forgotten, by reading this book we can see the innocent view that young children take on this, and it gives readers a hope that can only be had by children.This book is a must for anyone with small children or anyone working in an education environment. For those children who may not understand quite what went on, this book should comfort all those who read it. This wonderful book should be read by all, no matter what the age!

Reassuring

Taken from a child's perspective, the forgotten voices amidst all the terror from September 11, this is a truly reassuring book. Written and illustrated by children, this wonderful book manages to convey the fact that life is okay- the sun comes up again and life goes on. There are still caring people in this world and everything is going to be good again.