Hungry Johnny
Hungry Johnny
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Hungry Johnny

Written by Cheryl Kay Minnema & illustrated by Wesley Ballinger
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
19
Words per page
May 1, 2014
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“I like to eat, eat, eat,” choruses young Johnny as he watches Grandma at work in the kitchen. Wild rice, fried potatoes, fruit salad, frosted sweet rolls–what a feast! Johnny can hardly contain his excitement. In no time, he’ll be digging in with everyone else, filling his belly with all this good food.But wait. First there is the long drive to the community center. And then an even longer Ojibwe prayer. And then–well, young boys know to follow the rules: elders eat first, no matter how hungry the youngsters are. Johnny lingers with Grandma, worried that the tasty treats won’t last. Seats at the tables fill and refill; platters are emptied and then replaced. Will it ever be their turn? And will there be enough?As Johnny watches anxiously, Grandma gently teaches. By the time her friend Katherine arrives late to the gathering, Johnny knows just what to do, hunger pangs or no. He understands, just as Grandma does, that gratitude, patience, and respect are rewarded by a place at the table–and plenty to eat, eat, eat.

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parentspatiencecooking and fooddininghungereldersrespectfoodfamiliescommunities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780873519267
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Minnesota Historical Society Press
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 2014
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    19
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013050241

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