Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Downing, Johnette. Title: Today is Monday in Texas / traditional song adapted by Johnette Downing ; illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair. Publisher, Date: Gretna, Louisiana : Pelican Pub., 2010. Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 23 x 29 cm illustration music Summary: Celebrates the foods of Texas, from pan de campo and chili to strudel, which is one of two state pastries. Includes "word menu" and a recipe for strudel. Subjects: Folk songs, English -- United States -- Texts. Other Author: Thomas, Deborah Kadair, illustrator. LCCN: 2009030290 ISBN: 9781589807013 (alk. paper) 1589807014 (alk. paper) Other Number: 435422190 System Availability: 2 # System items in: 2 # Local items: 2 # Local items in: 2 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Horn Book ReviewDowning adapts a traditional song and runs through the days of the week to introduce the diverse culinary heritage of Texas--pan de campo (recipe included), chicken-fried steak, chili, sweet onions, grapefruit, barbecue, and strudel. Textured collages with oddly blank-faced people accompany the writing. The refrain "All you lucky children, come and eat it up" is better as a song lyric than text. Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. Summary A week's worth of delicious Texas foods. Whether it's pan de campo on Monday, chicken-fried steak on Tuesday, or chili on Wednesday, in Texas, there's always something tasty to eat! This singsong culinary calendar introduces the Lone Star State's favorite foods accompanied by fun collage illustrations. A delicious "word menu," song, and recipe for pan de campo round out this flavorful feast. Librarian's View Syndetics Unbound Displaying 1 of 1
