My Aunt Came Back from Louisiane

My Aunt Came Back from Louisiane by Downing, Johnette. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781589806078.

Based on a traditional song adapted by this nationally acclaimed Louisiana singer/songwriter, this rhyming picture book tells of various Louisiana fare such as red beans, fil gumbo, baguettes, and alligator stew. Readers are also introduced to the pirogue, a small, flat-bottom wooden boat used by locals to traverse the local bayous and wetlands. References to these Louisiana favorites will offer children a tour of the Pelican States diverse and unique traditions.