The Cajun Cornbread Boy

By Dianne De Las Casas

A cornbread boy races through the bayou, dodging hungry creatures and a spicy alligator surprise.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of the bayou, a cornbread boy with chili-pepper eyes and a skillet hat dashes through swamps, evading raccoons, foxes, and a particularly hungry alligator. As he sprints in his shrimp boots, the stakes rise with each encounter. Will he outsmart the alligator, or is he destined to become a spicy snack? This Cajun twist on a classic tale promises a flavorful adventure, complete with a glossary of Cajun terms and a cornbread recipe to savor the story's essence.

From the publisher

“A story best memorized and shared over some warm cornbread recipe included.”–Kirkus ReviewsRascally raccoons, feisty foxes, and artful alligators aren’t the only creatures running wild in the bayou. With a peppercorn nose, a boudin mouth, chili-pepper eyes, and no small amount of cayenne pepper, the Cajun cornbread boy sprints through the swamps in shrimp boots and a cast-iron skillet hat, shouting as he dodges a number of perils along his way. When the boy meets an alligator who’d really like to have him for lunch, one of them is in for a truly spicy surprise!In this flavorful rendition of the classic Gingerbread Man tale, award-winning international storyteller and folksinger Dianne de Las Casas presents a clever story in true Cajun style. Accompanied by Marita Gentry’s fresh and fun illustrations, this engaging and beautifully narrated folktale will be an unforgettable and delicious delight to all. Complete with a glossary of Cajun terms and a cornbread recipe, this zesty story will make mouths water as it brings the flavors of the Cajun country to every home.

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