ISBN:
978-0-9943413-1-0
Reviewed by Stephanie
Mantello
On an ordinary Sunday
afternoon, Gusto and Gecko jump into their time machine and head off for an adventure.
They land the wonderful city of New Orleans, Louisiana and are immersed in the
culture of this one-of-a-kind American city. It's all fun and games until Gusto
gets caught up in the action and ends up in a swamp filled with alligators.
Will they ever get home?
Gusto and Gecko are two
dinosaurs with a time machine. And they are ready to travel the world! In the
second book of The Curious Travels of Gusto & Gecko Series, the
best friends find themselves marching in a Mardi Gras parade, eating wonderful
local foods and cheering at a good old American football game. Readers
experience the lively jazz music in the French Quarter and smell of freshly
cooked beignets at Cafe du Monde right along with these two visitors. In what
turns out to be anything but an ordinary Sunday afternoon, the two friends find
themselves in the marshlands and must escape the jaws of a hungry alligator
before returning home with, of course, a few beignets.
With adventure, humour,
and a generous dose of local flavour, talented author Longy Han brings the
wonders of New Orleans and Creole culture to young readers through her
endearing characters Gusto and Gecko.
Visiting historic landmarks,
modern attractions, and everything in between, the two friends are fantastic
tour guides in this darling book for preschool-aged children.
The colourful
illustrations by Elinor Hägg perfectly compliment the story and create a
friendly, playful tone. Plus, thoughtful extras are included at the end of the
book. Instructions for a simple origami alligator craft and a glossary of New
Orleans foods offer parents, carers and teachers opportunities to further
expand upon the topics in the book.
Overall, this is an
entertaining picture book that would be a wonderful addition to any school
library or child's bookshelf.
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