Fireboat by Maira Kalman (2002, Illustrated, Reinforced Hardcover)

The importance of the event which occured on 9/11/2001 can not be minimized and Ms. Kalman has found a compelling way to tell this incident throught a story line which children will be able to identify with. Her gifts as an illustrator who commands the gift of putting both word and picture together makes this a must read for children who will all grow up in a different world because of that day. If you think you should stay away from this topic for children, you will change your mind after you read this work. Get it!

I like this book to teach young students about the tragedy on 9/11. It helps the reader realize the amount of people that were affected and the teamwork that went into action to help. The illustrations are colorful and gain the readers interest.