Combine classic Mother Goose with a South
Louisiana Acadian setting and the artistry of renowned Cajun humorist Justin
Wilson, and the result is a captivating book that will delight children and
adults of all ages.
For this book, American's formost interpreter of things Cajun has chosen
five familiar stories and 19 favorite nursery rhymes. By applying his
inimitable bayou-country style, Wilson has produces what will undoubtedly
become a modern classic.
"Goldilocks and the Three Crawfish," "The Three Little
Couchons," Petite Rouge Riding Hood," "Three Blind
Possums", and "Jacques and Jill" are just a few of the
recognizable tales and rhymes that receive the Wilson touch in these pages.
Jay Hadley (Coauthor) of Baton Rouge and Errol Troxclair (illustrator) of
White Castle, in Louisiana's Cajun country, collaborated with Wilson on this
book.
Affectionately known as "Joos-tain" by his Cajun friends, Wilson
is one of American's busiest after-dinner speakers. For more than three decades
he has entertained audiences across the country with his humorous but admiring
look at the Cajun people and their culture.
A well-known gourmet cook and host of a syndicated cooking show on
educational television ("Justin Wilson's Louisiana Cookin"), the
multitalented Wilson has written four cookbooks-- The Justin Wilson Cook
Book, The Justin Wilson #2 Cookbook: Cookin' Cajun,
The Justin Wilson Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook, Justin
Wilson's Outdoor Cooking With Inside Help, all which have sold multiple
printings.
He is also coauthor, with Howard Jacobs, of Justin Wilson's Cajun
Humor.