Visiting her grandparents Mamí and Papí, with Mom, Dad, and little brother, Beau, Annabelle's excited about learning to make gumbo umbo!" pecially with okra. But Beau wants to use chicken instead ("no slimy okra!"), and won't budge. So, Annabelle has everyone vote t they're evenly split. Papí suggests another option afood ich also brings a tie. Then Annabelle tries a different tack: they all vote for their most "unyumbo" choice, and that outcome, with Anabelle's creative thinking, ultimately provides a solution that satisfies everyone. Bright, cartoon illustrations enliven, depicting Annabelle and her multicultural family happily cooking together. This title under the "Storytelling Math" banner positively portrays family and traditions around an inviting, relatable food theme, all while accessibly introducing concepts around gathering data and finding workable resolutions through voting, as well as logic problems and considering multiple perspectives. An appendix for adults/educators includes a glossary of Louisiana Creole terms interspersed throughout, a brief history of gumbo and its ingredients, discussion prompts, and ideas for linking the concepts in the story to kid-friendly situations, like selecting snacks for a group.