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Chicken Sunday (Turtleback)

by Patricia Polacco (Author) "Stewart and Winston were my neighbors..." (more)
Key Phrases: Miss Eula
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)


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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Turtleback
  • Publisher: Turtleback; Reprint edition (1992)
  • ISBN-10: 0606129065
  • ISBN-13: 978-0606129060
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,985,633 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Polacco book that touches your soul, March 22, 2003
By Lynne P. Caldwell (Dadeville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chicken Sunday (Paperback)
CHICKEN SUNDAY is another one of my favorite Polacco books. This is a fabulous and emotionally touching story of an interracial friendship and the children's journey of love and service. Young Patricia (who has written another great episode about her rich and colorful life) and her two best friends Stewart and Winston (who happen to be black) want to buy the boy's gramma (Eula Mae) a hat that she has wanted but could not afford to buy. Since the death of her beloved babushka, Eula Mae also serves as Patricia's surrogate grandmother. The children witness an act of racism on the hat shop owned by the Holocaust survivor Mr. Kodinski. They were going to ask Kodinski for a job to raise the money to buy Eula Mae her favorite hat. Mr. Kodinski sees the children and assumes that they are responsible for the act of violence. Ultimately, the children redeem themselves by making Pysanky eggs for Mr. Kodinski to sell in his store. He tells them the story of his life and then gives the trio the hat. Naturally Eula Mae is thrilled.

CHICKEN SUNDAY is named after the chicken dinner that Eula Mae feed the children every Sunday after Church. This is another multi-cultural book teaching children that it is okay to have friendships with people who are different. Incidentally, Patricia remains close to these boys to this very day. It also exposes children to different types of racism. This book has a wonderful lesson for children and adults.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant, lovingly wrought story of love and friendship., June 4, 2000
This review is from: Chicken Sunday (Paperback)
I am a big fan of Patricia Polacco, she's one of my favorite children's author/illustrators. This book lives up to my expectations: Warm, big-hearted pictures seem to burst from its pages--the images fill your heart and mind like old memories brought vividly to life. Ms. Polacco also places real photographs of real neighbors (in Oakland, California) amidst her soft, rolling illustrations, adding the intimacy of a scrapbook to this tale of interracial/intergenerational friendship and love.

After two boys are mistakenly accused by Mr. Kodinsky's shop (Mr. Kodinsky is a Holocaust survivor, look for the faded blue number on his left arm) their grandmother and mother help them make beautifully decorated eggs to show Mr. Kodinsky that they really are good boys. The ensueing bonds of friendship and treasured memories make for a wonderful family reading experience, especially for children attuned (or who need some exposure) to warmth and the joy of giving.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Touching Story, November 17, 2002
This review is from: Chicken Sunday (Hardcover)
This book speaks volumes . . . especially how a life can be changed forever through a simple act of love and kindness. It seemed that Miss Eula was a beautiful person who just loved and cared for everyone around her by continually demonstrating the true principles of faith, hope, and love.

This book truly emphasizes those things that matter most: a faith in God, a loving family, and good friends.

Chicken Sunday was not only heart-warming and touching, but to me it clearly stated the importance of allowing that little "light" within our hearts to shine no matter what!

This book is an excellent educational tool, and can be easily used in various thematic units such as: family and friends.

I have always enjoyed Patricia Polacco books and will continue to read them to my loved ones and classes for many, many years to come!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Sunday
ISBN 059046244x - It's great to find an author like Patricia Polacco, who consistently writes fantastic books for children and who draws them from her own life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anna M. Ligtenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing like Gramma's cooking
I loved this book. I read it to my students. They connected with Gramma Eula an d her fried chicken. Now they want me to read more of Patricia Polacco's books.
Published 8 months ago by Massina Charmers

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, realistic story.
It's a common enough story for picture books. Kids band together, learn something new, and accomplish a common, feel-good goal. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ulyyf

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for Character Education
Although they are innocent, some young children make ammends for the harm done to a Holocaust survivor (the old man has the unmistakable tatoo on his forearm). Read more
Published on June 8, 2005 by Ann Marie Grumm

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Sunday
Chicken Sunday is a touching story of friendship and family. Patrica Polacco writes of a childhood recollection. Read more
Published on July 31, 2001 by Kelly Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Polacco at her very best
Poignancy, humour, and detail are hallmarks of Polacco's books...and Chicken Sunday shines in all of these. Read more
Published on April 14, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching 5th grade
This author writes stories that really relate to the problems children face in today's society. She has the ability to write in a manner in which the reader feels he or she is... Read more
Published on July 16, 2000 by Sherrie Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars It is an excellent book!
This book is wonderful. Patricia Polacco is a wonderful authorwho tells such real life stories. I love the fact that they worked sohard to buy the hat for Miss Eula. Read more
Published on April 7, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Chicken Sunday is Great
It reminds us of Easter. We liked it because it reminds us of Easter. You should read this book!

Ms. Edwards' First Grade Class

Published on March 29, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!
I read it in class. I loved the project that we did about it! We made signs with Pysanky eggs and egg baskets and we had to make a price. Read more
Published on August 10, 1999

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