In this audio CD, children will enjoy discovering the uniquely Cajun spins on the classic story. For example, Cajuns simply do not eat porridge-whatever that may be. They do eat gumbo, and Mama Hbert just happens to make the best on the bayou. Simple gumbo recipe is included.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

This book was published 2011 by Pelican Publishing Co .

A former teacher who makes frequent school appearances, Sheila Hebert-Collins proudly claims a heritage that is completely Cajun. A native of Abbeville, Louisiana, Hebert-Collins combined her love and pride of her culture with her love of children's literature to create unique, Cajun fairy tales. Because of her talent, she is featured on the Louisiana State Artist Roster as an author and Cajun storyteller. She has also written Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Blanchette et Les Sept Petits Cajuns: A Cajun Snow White, Jacques et La Canne A Sucre: A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk, Jolie Blonde and the Three Heberts: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, Les Trois Cochons, and 'T Pousette et 'T Poulette: A Cajun Hansel and Gretel, all published by Pelican.