{"product_id":"mr-okra-sells-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-hardcover","title":"Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLashon Daley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmile Henriquez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Diane Ferlatte, award-winning storyteller and Grammy nominee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Up and down the streets of New Orleans, Mr. Okra drives his brightly painted truck. All over the city, you can hear his call: \"I got oranges and bananas! I got tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocadoes!\" His fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables are as colorful as Mardi Gras floats, as green as the St. Charles Streetcar, and as different as the animals at the Audubon Zoo. Taste and tour New Orleans in this colorful story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lashon Daley came to New Orleans to work with a nonprofit rebuilding organization as an AmeriCorps member. During that time, Daley discovered the joys of performing as a storyteller, sparking her interest in New Orleans folklore and the stories residents tell. Daley lives in Berkeley, California, where she is pursuing her PhD in performance studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Emile Henriquez was born in the heart of the French Quarter. An art teacher, he also illustrated \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Oklahoma Land Run, Toby Belfer Learns about Heroes and Martyrs, The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer's Story, D.J. and the Debutante Ball, D.J. and the Jazz Fest, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eD.J. and the Zulu Parade.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Produce vendor Arthur Robinson is known as Mr. Okra to the many New Orleanians he serves every day. His truck, painted by folk artist Dr. Bob, is an iconic sight in the city's neighborhoods. When people hear his deep voice, they come outside to buy his fruits and vegetables. Mr. Okra is an honorary Ambassador to New Orleans and has been featured in several songs and documentaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I love selling fruits and veggies to the people of New Orleans because there are people who can't get to the big stores and people who don't really like to go to the big stores. . . . They depend on me and I depend on them. We are all family; even if they don't buy nothing, they still come out and we talk. The fact that this young lady has put me in her children's book means a whole lot to me. I'm very thankful.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Mr. Okra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48680842625179,"sku":"9781455621125","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/3399\/8747\/files\/b04466fb5406c17afc03c813af59691b.webp?v=1780548686","url":"https:\/\/mamaecreolequeenpralines.com\/products\/mr-okra-sells-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-hardcover","provider":"Mama E's CreoleQueen Pralines ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}