Gator Gumbo: A Spicy-Hot Tale

by Candace Fleming

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374380503
• ISBN13: 9780374380502
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

gator gumbo

i LOVE this book. I especially love the ending. The illustrations are so great. The facial expressions on all the little critter's faces are perfect. you MUST have this book in your library if you are a little cajun child:)

Gator Gumbo

Great book for kids. New Orleans style story with a surprise twist at the end!

Gator Gumbo

My kids love this book! It is beautifully illustrated and a fun tale with a Cajun flair. I highly recommend!

A cautionary tale

This Cajun-style version of the little red hen has a real twist at the end of the story. There are wonderful rhythms and repeats that invite listeners to chant along with the story. Kids who are used to "happy, clappy" endings were open-mouth when has some of the characters come to a very bad end! I love cautionary tales!

Fun book about alligators

Very nice book, very fun, great characters, nice graphics and a high learning curve and this is better than Disneyland.