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32 pp.
| Pelican |
February, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-1-58980-617-7$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Deborah Ousley Kadair.
Downing uses the tune of the folk song "Aiken Drum" (not always successfully in terms of rhythm) to describe a man made entirely from traditional New Orleans and Louisiana foods (hair is rice, eyes are red beans, body is a king cake, etc.). Collage illustrations showing Chef Creole growing bit by bit help identify unfamiliar foods. Music is included. Glos.