Holy Squawkamole!

Synopsis: “This tasty take on the classic Little Red Hen story has a deliciously spicy twist! 

Yum, guacamole! That’s what Little Red Hen craves, and she could use some help gathering and mashing the ingredients. So she asks her friends, including an armadillo, snake, and iguana, to lend a hand. Everyone just says “no.” But after Little Red Hen works hard to make the scrumptious fresh guac, all the animals want a taste. In a fun departure from the original tale, Little Red Hen cooks up a comeuppance for the slackers that they’ll never forget!”

Review: I love retellings and guacamole, so this adorable story filled with a little Hispanic flair is right up my alley! Rather than your typical barnyard animals, you might see, instead, you’ll find a coati, snake, armadillo, and iguana, plus just a few words in Spanish.

I also loved the adorable illustrations filled with lush, bright colors. The animals are so cute, but I think my favorite illustrations is when the Little Red Hen is in her kitchen ready to make guacamole. With bright blue, tile countertops and ingredients that made my mouth water, this was by far the best illustration! Plus, any book with recipes in the back is a book for me!

If you’re looking for more information, check out holysquawkamole.com for the recipes in the book, along with more information about Mexico and the history of avocados!

Title: Holy Squawkamole!
Author: Susan Wood
Illustrator: Laura González
Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books
Publication Date: March 5, 2019
Page Number: 40 pgs.