This is a beautifully illustrated book that reminds our girls that they can follow their dreams and be whoever they want to be. As a person who hasn't had the best experience with organized religion, I wasn't sure about this one when my daughter picked it out. However, it was such a lovely book with a beautiful message. We need many more books like this to encourage our kiddos to be kind and follow their dreams.

A wonderful and inspiring story about a girl who feels like she is called to share the word of God. With encouraging parents and a pastor who shows her that anything is possible and to follow where her heart leads her she soon discovers that possibilities are endless. An encouraging story to all little girls who want to follow where their heart leads them. I love how the story shows her strong passion for sharing the word of God and how she sticks to what she feels is the right thing to do. The illustrations in this story are beautiful. I love that the important phrases that stuck with me and my children are illustrated and bold to see. Our favorite is LOVED CHOSEN BRAVE. I love the message that God gives gifts to everyone, we just need to seek to find them. A wonderful story to share as a family. I highly recommend and would give a thousand stars to this story.

This book is for all young girls who love attending church, coming home, and preaching to our stuffed animal congregations. I wish this book had existed when I was a little girl and had questions about women preaching. The illustrations and text are vibrant, and the main character, Penny, is relatable and will enthrall young and old readers alike. Women being preachers is taboo for certain believers, but this book addresses this theme in a straightforward yet realistic and kind, child-friendly manner. Another aspect I enjoyed about this book is its tone towards building a bright world that encourages attending church. It is refreshing and a great thing to see with BIPOC characters in children's literature. This book is a great discussion starter for families around this topic. I will recommend this book to young readers at my church! Thank you, NetGalley and InterVarsity Press, for the lovely digital arc!
Final Rating 5/5

Thank you to NetGalley, Amy & Rob Dixon, and IVP Kids @ivpress for this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very well written and thought out children's book. It shows how much children are watching us and questioning how things work in the world. Penny wants to follow her dream about teaching God's word to others and face some struggles with doing so. It also teaches about diversity. It's the type of struggles many Christians face. How her parents respond is an example of love and thoughtfulness. It shows how if you have an idea and some support you can make your dreams happen.

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If you’re looking for a book that shares with youngsters how God gives good gifts to everyone, then Penny Preaches by Amy and Rob Dixon should be your next purchase.

Penny loves everything about Sunday, and her favorite part of Sunday is the pastor’s sermon. But when she tries her hand at preaching to her friends, it doesn’t go so well. That’s when she wonders if she is wrong to teach others about God.

Penny Preaches is such a sweet story. Touching on the topics of God’s equal love for boys and girls and that we can exercise our gifts from God with confidence knowing each of our unique gifts is important, the Dixon’s story, blended with the colorful illustrations by Jennifer Davison, will have readers eagerly turning page after page. Penny Preaches would be the perfect choice if you know a young person who is struggling with sharing their unique gifts with the world.

I look forward to more Amy and Rob Dixon collaborations.