Greta's Gumbo

By Gayle Webre and Drew Beech

"A masterpiece of wordplay, a riot of visual humor, and a testament to the power of imagination--Webre's tale makes me feel like a child again." --Connie Collins Morgan, author of The Runaway Beignet It's time to make gumbo, but Greta's dad needs groceries and her baby brother is fussy. As her frazzled dad shops for gumbo ingredients, he doesn't notice when Greta, determined to calm her brother, summons the help of a hyperactive monkey, a curious rabbit, and a frozen penguin. The baby laughs. But when a grunting elephant and a lumbering bear cause chaos, the baby wails. Yikes! Can Greta calm the baby and help Dad get groceries for Greta's gumbo? Imagination rules in this fun story for young readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Release date: Mar 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9781540260765

Gayle Webre

Gayle Webre has worked in elementary education for twenty-five years and has twice been named Teacher of the Year. Today, she writes fun and educational books for children. Driven to create whimsy and magic through her art, Drew Beech is the 2019 winner of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Louisiana/Mississippi portfolio showcase.

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