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Deep in the heart of the Louisiana swamp, there lived a poor fur trapper, his second wife, and his twins. The stepmother has a plan for getting rid of the children in the swamp so that she and her husband will have fewer living expenses.
Will little Cajun twins 'T Pousette and 'T Poulette outsmart the evil Swamp Witch, enlist the help of a cocodrie, and find their way out of the dark Louisiana swamp? In this Cajun twist on the classic Hansel and Gretel story, young readers will pick up some Cajun French phrases and learn how to make a tasty Sauce Patate with the included recipe.
Sheila Hï¿1/2bert Collins is listed on the Louisiana State Artist Roster as an author and Cajun storyteller and often appears in schools throughout the state. She also has written Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Jolie Blonde and the Three Hï¿1/2berts, Les Trois Cochons, and Petite Rouge: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, all published by Pelican. Her passion for children's literature, combined with pride in her Cajun heritage, motivated her to retell well-known and cherished fairy tales with a Cajun twist.
The lush surroundings of his south Louisiana home and studio often influence the work of award-winning illustrator Patrick Soper. He has illustrated Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Cajun Folktales, Contes Populaires Cadiens, Mardi Gras in the Country, and A Christmas Dictionary, all published by Pelican. This book marks his fourth collaboration with Mrs. Collins.
About the author
A former teacher who makes frequent school appearances, Sheila Hébert-Collins proudly claims a heritage that is completely Cajun. A native of Abbeville, Louisiana, Hébert-Collins combined her love and pride of her culture with her love of children's literature to create unique, Cajun fairy tales. Because of her talent, she is featured on the Louisiana State Artist Roster as an author and Cajun storyteller. She has also written Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Blanchette et Les Sept Petits Cajuns: A Cajun Snow White, Jacques et La Canne à Sucre: A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk, Jolie Blonde and the Three Héberts: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, Les Trois Cochons, and 'T Pousette et 'T Poulette: A Cajun Hansel and Gretel, all published by Pelican.
