Boo Stew
Boo Stew by Donna L. Washington, published by Holiday House on September 7, 2021, is a 32-page children’s book that presents a whimsical twist on the classic “Goldilocks.” The story follows Curly Locks, a well-meaning girl known for her questionable cooking skills, as she navigates the chaos that ensues when one of her peculiar dishes goes missing. The townspeople of Toadsuck Swamp are familiar with her unusual culinary creations, and when the Scares of Toadsuck Swamp begin to wreak havoc, Curly Locks takes it upon herself to confront the situation.
Readers will find an imaginative narrative that combines elements of juvenile fiction with themes of social interaction and manners. Curly Locks’s bravery and resourcefulness shine as she attempts to use her cooking to manage the mischievous Scares. The engaging language and vibrant illustrations by Jeffrey Ebbeler enhance the storytelling experience, making this book an enjoyable read for children and families alike.
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Award-winning storyteller Donna L. Washington has cooked up a delightfully spooky tale in this imaginative twist on the classic “Goldilocks.”
Curly Locks is a good-hearted girl, but she’s an awful cook. All the townspeople of Toadsuck Swamp know to steer clear of her peculiar dishes—like batwing brownies and toad eye toffees. So it’s quite a mystery when one of her dishes goes missing from her windowsill.
Next morning, chaos breaks out in town and word spreads how the Scares of Toadsuck Swamp are running wild and terrorizing the town at mealtime. They shriek “Gitchey Boo, Gitchey Bon! Gitchey Goo, Gitchey Gone!” and send folk running for their lives! But Curly Locks isn’t frightened, and she has an inkling her unsavory cooking can help corral those Scares for good.
Exercising tremendous narrative skill, internationally known storyteller Donna L. Washington breathes a spirited new life into an old classic. Her clever, can-do protagonist and joyful language pair brilliantly with Jeffrey Ebbeler’s fantasy-like illustrations. This enchanting read is a treat for any time of the year!
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