Children will enjoy discovering the uniquely Cajun spins on the classic story. For example, Cajuns simply do not eat porridge-whatever that may be. They do eat gumbo, and Mama Hébert just happens to make the best on the bayou. Simple gumbo recipe is included.
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Kindergarten-Grade 4 In this version of the story, Goldilocks is called Jolie Blonde (pretty blonde), and the Three Bears are actually three humans the Heberts (pronounced AY-bair)who live on the bayou. Mama Hebert makes gumbo that is left to cool while the family goes for a pirogue (boat) ride, with the predictable results. The text is sprinkled with Cajun expressions that are explained at the bottom of each page. First published with black-and-white illustrations (Blue Heron, 1993; o.p.), this edition is a big improvement, with Sopers colorful drawings in glowing pastels. The appended gumbo recipe is easy enough for any jolie blonde. Of especial interest to Louisiana libraries, this story can also serve as additional material for large collections. It will work well as a one-on-one lesson on Cajun-French words or as a group read-aloud sharing of a unique bit of culture.Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Sheila Hébert-Collins, a native of Abbeville, Louisiana, has a passion for children's literature and enormous pride in her Cajun heritage. She currently works as a school media specialist in Naples, Florida, and often makes appearances in schools throughout the state. Her other books include Jacques et la Canne à Sucre: A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk, Jean-Paul Hébert Was There, Blanchette et les Sept Petits Cajuns: A Cajun Snow White, 'T Pousette et 'T Poulette: A Cajun Hansel and Gretel, Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Les Trois Cochons, and Petite Rouge: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, all published by Pelican.
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This was a story that I would tell my little brother when he was very small. Although this is not a 1st edition of the book, for the most part it is just what I remembered ti to be. This is a book that I will treasure forever. As my brother has since passed away.
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This was the second Sheila Hebert Collins Cajun Tales book in my collection. I love it. I have purchased all of her Cajun fairytales in an effort to help me learn as much as I can about my culture and heritage. I set out to learn how to speak Cajun French as my mother is Cajun and she has lost her language. Here in Washington State it is a little difficult to find people of Cajun tongue. Thank goodness for these books! I wish there were more as I've collected every single one of them. I love them all.
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