Synopses & Reviews
Combine classic Mother Goose with a SouthLouisiana Acadian setting and the artistry of renowned Cajun humorist JustinWilson, and the result is a captivating book that will delight children andadults of all ages.For this book, American's formost interpreter of things Cajun has chosenfive familiar stories and 19 favorite nursery rhymes. By applying hisinimitable bayou-country style, Wilson has produces what will undoubtedlybecome a modern classic.Goldilocks and the Three Crawfish, The Three LittleCouchons, Petite Rouge Riding Hood, Three BlindPossums, and Jacques and Jill are just a few of therecognizable tales and rhymes that receive the Wilson touch in these pages.Jay Hadley (Coauthor) of Baton Rouge and Errol Troxclair (illustrator) ofWhite Castle, in Louisiana's Cajun country, collaborated with Wilson on thisbook.Affectionately known as Joos-tain by his Cajun friends, Wilsonis one of American's busiest after-dinner speakers. For more than three decadeshe has entertained audiences across the country with his humorous but admiringlook at the Cajun people and their culture.A well-known gourmet cook and host of a syndicated cooking show oneducational television (Justin Wilson's Louisiana Cookin), themultitalented Wilson has written four cookbooks-- The Justin Wilson CookBook, The Justin Wilson #2 Cookbook: Cookin' Cajun, The Justin Wilson Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook, JustinWilson's Outdoor Cooking With Inside Help, all which have sold multipleprintings.He is also coauthor, with Howard Jacobs, of Justin Wilson's CajunHumor.
Synopsis
Combine classic Mother Goose with a South Louisiana Acadian setting and the artistry of renowned Cajun humorist Justin Wilson, and the result is a captivating book that will delight children and adults of all ages. For this book, American's formost interpreter of things Cajun has chosen five familiar stories and 19 favorite nursery rhymes. By applying his inimitable bayou-country style, Wilson has produces what will undoubtedly become a modern classic.
Synopsis
Combine classic Mother Goose with a south Louisiana setting and the artistry of renowned Cajun humorist Justin Wilson, and the result is a captivating book that will delight children and adults of all ages.