In 1994 the book received a negative review in the '' School Library Journal '' , which considered it " marketing " for the Child Welfare League of America , with a " didactic story " and low-quality illustrations . Nevertheless , in 1998 Scholastic Corporation published a paperback version which became one of its " biggest , most popular best sellers . " The American Library Association recommended the book after the September 11 attacks of 2001 . In 2004 , the United States Army purchased 14,000 copies of the book for soldiers stationed abroad to read on video and transmit the video to their families at home
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
The Kissing Hand