Pelican Publishing Children's Books

"This whimsical and bouncy book is both a culinary and touristy tour de force. Hot Boiled Peanuts will have a place of honor both at home and on the backseat of a car on an exciting road trip!" --Harry Musselwhite, author of Roshi and the Coyote Choir and Martin the Guitar "This sweet journey highlights all the wonderful regions and local foods in Georgia through a child's eyes. You'll want to try each one!" --Rosalind Bunn, coauthor of All Aboard, Georgia! " Hot Boiled Peanuts isn't just a delightful journey for the taste buds; it's also a heartwarming exploration into Georgia's rich culinary heritage. Seamlessly blending storytelling with history, this book serves as a colorful tribute to the flavors and traditions that have shaped the state." --Matthew Young, writer/director, The Very Airy Library Playful, bouncing rhymes and bright, colorful illustrations guide young readers as they eat their way through the peachiest state in the nation. Pecan pie, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, okra, collard greens, BBQ, and every Georgia treat a child can desire fuel imaginations in this region-by-region tour of the Goober State. (Did you know a goober is a peanut?) During their exploration, children encounter history, landmarks, geography, and more. So sit back with a juicy peach and bag of hot boiled peanuts and get to know the greatest state around.

A young child rides the train through Georgia's beautiful, historic, and interesting landscapes.

If you could take an animal home from the Atlanta Zoo, what animal would you choose? Do you want to taste Coke at the World of Coca-Cola or stargaze at the Fernbank Science Center? Would you rather be an artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design or a computer whiz at Georgia Tech? Take a curious tour around the state of Georgia, highlighting the best that the Peach State has to offer while delving into the topics that kids want to discuss. Prepare to immerse yourself--and your youngsters--in a whirlwind of zany questions and answers as you learn how your children view the world. With the help of this colorful, exuberant guide, the fun, silly, challenging, and offbeat prompts will ignite conversations in the car, at the dinner table, in the classroom, and more! As they ponder answers to the questions posed, children will learn to express their individuality and celebrate their differences.