Hot Boiled Peanuts

"This whimsical and bouncy book is both a culinary and touristy tour de force. Hot Boiled Peanuts will have a place of honor both at home and on the backseat of a car on an exciting road trip!" --Harry Musselwhite, author of Roshi and the Coyote Choir and Martin the Guitar "This sweet journey highlights all the wonderful regions and local foods in Georgia through a child's eyes. You'll want to try each one!" --Rosalind Bunn, coauthor of All Aboard, Georgia! " Hot Boiled Peanuts isn't just a delightful journey for the taste buds; it's also a heartwarming exploration into Georgia's rich culinary heritage. Seamlessly blending storytelling with history, this book serves as a colorful tribute to the flavors and traditions that have shaped the state." --Matthew Young, writer/director, The Very Airy Library Playful, bouncing rhymes and bright, colorful illustrations guide young readers as they eat their way through the peachiest state in the nation. Pecan pie, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, okra, collard greens, BBQ, and every Georgia treat a child can desire fuel imaginations in this region-by-region tour of the Goober State. (Did you know a goober is a peanut?) During their exploration, children encounter history, landmarks, geography, and more. So sit back with a juicy peach and bag of hot boiled peanuts and get to know the greatest state around.