Gator Gumbo

A Spicy-Hot Tale

Candace Fleming; Pictures by Sally Anne Lambert

Melanie Kroupa Books

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A new take on The Little Red Hen -- Cajun style

Poor Monsieur Gator is getting old and is moving so slow he can't catch himself a taste of possum or otter, or even a whiff of skunk. Day after day those animals tease and taunt him until, finally, he decides to cook up some gumbo just like Maman used to make. But who will help him boil, catch, sprinkle, and chop? Certainly not rude Mademoiselle Possum, ornery Monsieur Otter, or sassy Madame Skunk. But when the gumbo is ready, they're more than eager to enjoy the result of Gator's hard work and as they run to get a taste - "Slurp! Slip! Plop! Them animals go into the pot." "Mmm-mmm," says Monsieur Gator. "Now, this is gumbo just like Maman used to make."

Illustrated with wit and whimsy, this mischievous tale will have young readers laughing out loud.

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Praise for Gator Gumbo

"Creole cadence, playfulness with words, and good ol' out-smartin' flavor this tasty tale." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Fleming's sprightly text bounces right along as 'Mince! Dice! Chop! Them spices go into the pot.' A hint of wickedness and the lilting Cajun rhythms will spice up story time." -- The Horn Book

"A classic tale of contemptuous characters getting a well-deserved comeuppance." -- School Library Journal

"Fleming has a rhythmic way with words...a winning readaloud." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Candace Fleming; Pictures by Sally Anne Lambert

Candace Fleming's picture books include A Big Cheese for the White House. She lives in Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Sally Anne Lambert has illustrated many picture books. She lives in Liverpool, England.

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Sally Anne Lambert

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Gator Gumbo
A Spicy-Hot Tale
Candace Fleming; Pictures by Sally Anne Lambert
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IRA-CBC Children's Choices, Louisiana YR Choice Book Award

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Hardcover
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Melanie Kroupa Books
March 2004
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780374380502
ISBN10: 0374380503
Picture Book
8 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches, 32 pages, Full-color pictures throughout; Recipe
Age Range: 4 to 8
Grade Range: p to 3
$17.99
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