Gumbo Weather - (Pelican) by Mary Beth Broussard (Hardcover)

About the Book

Adaleigh craves her grandmother's gumbo, but Mamere will not cook it until the weather cools, prompting Adaleigh to employ creative tactics, but patience is required to savor her's grandmother's Cajun delight.

Book Synopsis

Adaleigh, a young Cajun girl, has the envie for her grandmother's chicken and sausage gumbo. But there is a problem. It's summer, and Mamere does not cook her gumbo until the weather has just the right chill in the air. Adaleigh tries various get-gumbo techniques, including learning to ask for it in French, but she will have to wait. This picture book for young readers, peppered with Cajun words, celebrates the Cajun culture and the importance of generational bonds.