September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right [Paperback]

Masterson Elementary Students (Author), Masterson Elementary Student (Illustrator), First Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary in Kennett Missouri (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

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 reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tangerine Press (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 043944246X
• ISBN-13: 978-0439442466
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Message of Hope, September 8, 2006

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Heart2Teach - See all my reviews

This review is from: September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars September 12th, March 5, 2003

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"ajenning22" (South Carolina, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innocent View, November 22, 2002

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Sarah J Hammond (Central, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right (Paperback)

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!