Publisher Description

Georg Porg ate crab cakes,saw one move, cried, "Heaven's sakes!"When he found out the crab still lived,His plate, he dropped-his face, he hid.Merriment and madness reign as king and queen of Carnival in this playful romp around the Crescent City. Mother Goose takes on Metairie, Mid City, the Mississippi, and more in these delightful twists on classic poems. Rhyme down on the bayou with the Mischievous Nutria and three shrimp in a tub. Cheerful illustrations fill this sweet and silly collection, perfect for Who Dats of all ages.

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Mother Goose does Mardi Gras and more in this twist on popular nursery rhymes. Bringing Little Boy Blue to the bayou, this collection of uniquely New Orleanian nursery rhymes will have readers pulling out their oyster bags and putting on a roux in no time. Romp through Mid City and down the Mississippi with a colorful cast of characters that includes Old King Rex, Li'l Boudreaux and Thibodaux, and Georgi Porgi. Climb Monkey Hill with Jacques and Gilles and crave pecan pie. Dine on savory Crescent City dishes such as pain perdu with Peter the gumbo mixer and three fat chefs. Go round and round the Garden District and to the French Market, accompanied by Marie-and her scary voodoo-and Jack Sprat, who yells "Who dat!" Put on your zydeco shoes as you dance to the tunes of Ton the trumpeter's son and 'Tite Pattie Pinkie. Playfully reimagined, these beloved poems sparkle like doubloons with the charm and clever humor of author Ryan Adam and the bright illustrations of Marita Gentry. Readers young and old will shout "Hey, mister! Read me some more!" Ryan Adam is an author and screenwriter who uses his Cajun heritage as a source of inspiration. His short stories have been published in Delgado Community College's award-winning literary magazine, Images. Adam was a semifinalist in the 2006 Writers Network Screenplay and Fiction Competition in Los Angeles, and several of his screenplays were reviewed by the Disney Studios Writers Fellowship program. Adam, whose work embodies a vivacity drawn from his personal history and culture, lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marita Gentry is a professional artist whose work is displayed in galleries throughout Louisiana. Her vivid illustrations have earned her numerous awards and commissions. An accomplished teacher, she is involved in several artist-in-residence programs each year, helping schools enliven their walls with murals. Gentry is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the artist roster of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, and the Louisiana Watercolor Society. Gentry's previous Pelican titles include Beware, Beware of the Big Bad Bear!; The Cajun Cornbread Boy; Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach; The Gigantic Sweet Potato; There's a Dragon in the Library; and Dinosaur Mardi Gras. Gentry lives in Amite, Louisiana.

Author Biography

Ryan Adam was born on the bayou and grew up in Houma, Louisiana. An avid reader, writer, and filmmaker, Adam works in the hospitality industry and as a film-production assistant. Two of his screenplays were semi-finalists for the 2006 Writer's Network Annual Screenplay and Fiction Competition, and he has had several short stories published in Delgado Community College's award-winning literary magazine, Images. Adam lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marita Gentry is a professional artist whose artwork is featured in galleries throughout Louisiana. A recipient of numerous awards and commissions and an accomplished teacher, she is involved in several artist-in-residence programs each year. Gentry's other titles with Pelican include Beware, Beware of the Big Bad Bear!, Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach, The Cajun Cornbread Boy, The Gigantic Sweet Potato, There's a Dragon in the Library, and Dinosaur Mardi Gras.

Long Description

"Lundi's child eats shrimp and rice. Mardi's child is full of spice. Mercredi's child plays zydeco. Jeudi's child loves Satchmo mo'. Vendredi's child makes shrimp boulette. Samedi's child's from Lafayette. But those born on dimanche, you know, rest and relax and fais do-do!" Mother Goose takes a trip down South in this new and hilarious collection of nursery rhymes. A cast of classical characters is reimagined on a streetcar, in the French Quarter, and on the bayous. Come celebrate the fun of the Crescent City with such rhymes as "Peter, Peter Gumbo Mixer," "Old King Rex," and "Sing a Song of Parades." Witty and charming, these jazzy rhymes will delight every Jacques and Gilles. Bright illustrations lovingly depict the sights and sounds of the city. Mardi Gras, music, and food are just some of the topics included with a light touch and a sense of humor. This collection will become a favorite read-aloud for locals and visitors alike.

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