Chicken Sunday

After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood.

"Polacco has outdone herself with these joyful, energetic illustrations, her vibrant colors even richer and more intense than usual, while authentic details enhance the interest. A unique piece of Americana." --Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

"In this moving picture book, the hatred sometimes engendered by racial and religious differences is overpowered by the love of people who recognize their common humanity." --Booklist, starred, boxed review

"The text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her characters' African American and Russian Jewish cultures--A tribute to the strength of all family bonds." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 03/25/1992
ISBN: 9780399221330
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.44h x 8.78w x 0.39d

Review Citations: Booklist 03/15/1992 pg. 1388
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1993 pg. 846
Booklist 03/15/1993 pg. 1326
School Library Journal 05/01/1992 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 01/27/1992

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 6108 / Chicken Sunday
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5