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By Terreece Clarke
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Fun, charming look at civil rights leader's childhood.
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What's the Story?
What's a kid to do when he wants to be a preacher but has to take care of the chickens? Preach to them, of course! That's what civil rights leader and hero John Lewis did when he was a kid. PREACHING TO THE CHICKENS shows how he loved his chickens, took care of them, and practiced delivering his sermons to them. Who knew this practice would help him become a great leader of many people when he grew up? Maybe the chickens did.
Is It Any Good?
This is a cute, funny, sweet, beautifully illustrated look at the early childhood of Rep. John Lewis as he practiced his sermons with his family's chickens. Preaching to the Chickens shares in a fun and entertaining way how John Lewis carried out his chores and his desire to be a preacher. Author Jabari Asim does a wonderful job of capturing the whimsical imagination of a child who's pretending. And illustrator E.B. Lewis' watercolors are rich and dynamic. Young readers will enjoy this imaginative look at an important civil rights leader.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of religion in Preaching to the Chickens. Why did John Lewis practice giving sermons? Have you ever practiced something around the animals in your house? What was it?
How does John show he's responsible with the chickens? What chores do you do at home, and why are they important?
What did your parents want to be when they grew up? What do you want to be?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : E. B. Lewis
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Friendship , History , Animals
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Nancy Paulsen Books
- Publication date : October 28, 2016
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 5 - 8
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Hardback
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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