{"product_id":"mr-okra-sells-fresh-fruits-lashon-daley-9781455621125","title":"Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables","description":"\u003cp\u003eReading \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e wonderful memories came running through my mind like a river. Being born in New Orleans, the people selling fruits and vegetables were a big part of the community I lived in. This book also brings to life the beauty and history of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Diane Ferlatte, award-winning storyteller and Grammy nominee\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Mr. Okra drives by in his iconic, painted truck piled high with garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, people hear him calling his wares. Mr. Okra's asparagus is rounded like the steeples of St. Louis Cathedral, and his eggplants are as dark as the coffee at Café du Monde. Bright illustrations of tasty, healthy food pop from the pages of this mouthwatering romp around familiar New Orleans locations. Readers follow the beloved local and his truck as he brings food and song to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lashon Daley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1455621129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781455621125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pelican Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2016 pg. 32 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw","brand":"Lashon Daley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44045931675903,"sku":"9781455621125","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4a304fee-684f-4f8e-ab3d-000abf6ee016.jpg?v=1684981623","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mr-okra-sells-fresh-fruits-lashon-daley-9781455621125","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}