A one-dish cookbook in story form, this tale is a tasty read for even the youngest child. Acclaimed children's author, illustrator, and musician Johnette Downing adds a heaping serving of fun to this iconic New Orleans sandwich with quirky collage illustrations. Downing takes readers on a food adventure as she lists the ingredients one by one to create the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Her delicious sandwich starts with fresh French bread "dressed" with all the fixings, including Blue Plate(R) Mayonnaise, leafy green lettuce, Creole tomatoes, and sliced dill pickles, and ends with a choice of meat such as shrimp, catfish, or "debris." Add some Louisiana hot sauce as a bit of lagniappe to make this po' boy the best ever-Louisiana style! Don't worry if you don't know what debris is. Downing includes a lighthearted Word Menu that provides the inside scoop on ingredients and a short history of the po' boy itself.

What's in your po' boy? It takes a lot of skill to put together the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Talented children's author and musician Johnette Downing takes readers through step by step to create this classic meal, adding in a heaping dash of humor. From French bread and Blue-Plateï 1/2 mayonnaise to Creole tomatoes and debris, all delicious ingredients are included. This book is a tasty read for even the youngest child and a great laugh for adults of all ages!