Yumbo Gumbo

Written by Keila V. Dawson · Illustrated by Katie Crumpton

Part of the Storytelling Math series

A family gumbo recipe vote ends in a tie. How will they decide?

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32 pages· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Annabelle is thrilled to learn her grandparents' gumbo recipe, but a family vote on the type of gumbo results in a tie. As they navigate this culinary conundrum, Annabelle discovers the power of math and storytelling. With Louisiana Creole culture as a backdrop, this playful tale invites young readers to explore data and decision-making. Will Annabelle find a way to break the tie and bring her family together? Dive into this heartwarming story that celebrates diversity and the everyday magic of math.

From the publisher

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Annabelle’s grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can’t agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration of data and social-emotional reasoning, featuring Louisiana Creole characters and a glossary of Louisiana Creole words. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

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