{"product_id":"gumbo-weather-hardcover","title":"Gumbo Weather - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Beth Broussard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Schexnayder\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdaleigh, a young Cajun girl, has the envie for her grandmother's chicken and sausage gumbo. But there is a problem. It's summer, and Mamere does not cook her gumbo until the weather has just the right chill in the air. Adaleigh tries various get-gumbo techniques, including learning to ask for it in French, but she will have to wait. This picture book for young readers, peppered with Cajun words, celebrates the Cajun culture and the importance of generational bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Beth Broussard's love of reading came from her family's many trips to the Alexandria Public Library in Louisiana. She initially worked as a journalist but later returned to school to become an occupational therapist working with children with special needs. After working as a travel therapist, she and her husband, Craig, decided to make Lafayette their home, enjoy the Cajun culture, and start a family. Mary Beth found a way to combine her love of books, Cajun culture, and children, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGumbo Weather \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas the happy result. A native of New Iberia, Louisiana, artist Paul Schexnayder is frequently featured as a festival poster artist, and his work has been placed in galleries and shows throughout the state. The author\/illustrator of four previous children's books, including \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gumbo Gators, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epublished by Pelican, he has worked as a visual arts teacher in area schools since 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595960410419,"sku":"9781455627615","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/EpZnnpdLPp9781455627615.webp?v=1782942716","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/gumbo-weather-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}