King Cake Baby, The
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.88 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455620149 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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I love this little book Jennifer G. Morris I love this little book! Keila Dawson creates a wonderfully funny retelling of a classic story that introduces children to the unique culture of the people of New Orleans. The colorful illustrations whimsically depict scenes and characters one would encounter in the French Quarter. I particularly enjoyed the cultural expressions (“getting” the baby, as opposed to catching the baby; cher, mon ami, etc.) which is so familiar to me, (my fami. CK said Brilliantly fun new take on a classic tale.. LOVE this little book!! I bought one for myself and ended up purchasing more to share with friends young and old.The author took the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man and turned it into a fun New Orleans culture filled adventure. Keila's use of local phrases and landmarks makes this classic tale a relateable story to those who are familiar New Orleans and it's culture while at the same time being a briliant introduction to the area for those lookin. "Let the good times roll!" according to Gabo. Let the good times roll! Love this retelling of THE GINGERBREAD MAN, retold New Orleans style! Carefree, laissez-faire, bringing back my cherished memories of the New Orleans I visited often as a child. I can feel the easy smiles of the local characters and taste the beignets! Such fun to read to my granddaughter, and the illustrations are perfect!Rev. Sue Ellen Hearn
This lively story is a great way to introduce children to the sights, sounds, and especially tastes of New Orleans. “No, mon ami! You can’t catch me!”When an old Creole woman bakes dessert on King’s Day, she has no idea what shenanigans will ensue. It even comes with a recipe for homemade king cakejust make sure to keep track of the baby!. In this New Orleans adaptation of The Gingerbread Man, a mischievous king cake baby escapes his cake! He outruns a praline lady and a waiter at Café du Monde, but can he outsmart the clever baker? Chock full of Louisiana phrases and comic-book-style illustrations, this new take on an old tale brings the Crescent City to life from Jackson Square to the Creole Queen riverboat
Editorial Review- Enid PortnoySet in the colorful city of New Orleans, with delightful comic-style illustrations, this story is based on the favorite childhood tale "The Gingerbread Man." Dawson uses Creole characters and familiar locations in New Orleans to introduce a repetitive story about a runaway babythat escapes from the prized King Cakes being baked in time for Mardi Gras Smith's large, cheerful color drawings are perfect for this book, that also includes a cake recipe. Full review: thelisteningwall/w/the-king-cake-baby-keila-dawson/1120276062?ean=9781455620135
Smith is an active comic book illustrator and regularly attends comic conventions and book signings around the country. She began her career working as a local community organizer, but she found her passion working with children as an early-childhood special-education instructor. In this, her first book, Dawson combines her love for children and her desire to keep alive the traditions of her hometown.Vernon Smith printed his first book when he was in the first grade, and he hasn'