Title: With a Whoop and a Holler A Bushel of Lore From Way Down South
Author: Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Scott Cook
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
http://kids.simonandschuster.com/
Publication Date: 1998
Genre: Poetry & Fables
Audience: Gr. 3-5
Overview: With a Whoop and a Holler is a collection of poems, fables and superstitions from the southern states, Louisiana in particular. It is a great book with colorful characters and different morals and values to be learned.
Activity: There is so much culture within this book. It could be used in relation to learning about the different regions of the United States. It gives examples of some of the language used down there, foods they eat and things they believe in. We could also do a lesson on superstitions and what they are. Each student could go home and talk to their families about different superstitions their grandparents or parents may have.
Reviewer's Name: Gina DeBartolome
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