Just Right Stew

by Karen English

Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

About the author

Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

[Doris Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a family that is trying to make “Big Mama's Stew”. They all argue what the secret ingredient is, but it doesn't taste like the infamous stew. Finally, Big Mama comes over and adds her secret ingredient, which makes it perfect. This is a great book to create a dish in class. I think it is great for kindergarten and first grade.

[Christie Suh · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is intended for older elemntary school students. It is about a family that is trying to make "Big Mama's Stew", they all argue what the secret ingredient is, but it doesn't taste like the infamous stew. Finally Big Mama comes over and adds her secret ingredient, which makes it perfect.

[Devin L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It shows a black family bonding while they try to prepare Big Mama's signature stew for her birthday.