Congressman John Lewis, famed civil rights worker, used to preach to his 60 farmyard chickens. He felt this was a good way to sharpen his speaking skills. He loved his chickens, knew each by name, and protected them from those who wanted to trade for them, rescued them when they fell into the well, and even once brought a nearly drowned chick back to life.
Bringing a message of peace when the chickens fought over food, John earned the nickname “Preacher” from his siblings. Illustrator Lewis’ signature watercolors paint a lively picture of John Lewis’ life growing up on a farm with a close and hardworking Christian family. The beautifully illustrated chickens and the love John shows them will warm readers' hearts.
Given the seriousness of what Lewis faced on the march from Selma to Montgomery and the gravity of the issues he has dealt with throughout his career, this joy-inducing back story reveals an entertaining facet to the congressman’s life that young readers will appreciate.
Have a look at this marvelous book for kids. You and they won't regret it!
Have a look at this marvelous book for kids. You and they won't regret it!
