SIX FOOLISH FISHERMEN: A Cajun Story from Louisiana
by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Doug Kennedy
Pelican Publishing Company, 2011
[AGES 5-8] hardcover
PICTURE BOOK
8 x 10
32 pages
ISBN-13: 9781455614738
$16.99

A Cajun-spiced retelling of a popular and funny folktale from a dynamic author-illustrator team.

Down in the bayou country of Louisiana live six friends named Jules, Jacques, Jean, Ti-Paul, Philippe, and Pierre. They love to go out in their little pirogues, fishing for catfish and sac-a-lait until sunset. But--ma foil--these fishermen, they are very foolish fellows. How foolish are they? Read all about their hilarious antics and silly misunderstanding and see!

Peppered with Cajun language as spicy as gumbo, this folktale will have readers laughing -- and groaning -- at the six foolish but lovable friends.

Review Excerpts
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "Definitely worth consideration for most collections."
BOOKLIST: "San Souci uses enough Cajun seasoning to enliven the retelling."
KIRKUS REVIEWS: "will put readers and listeners in stitches"

Robert D. San Souci is the author of many award-winning and best-selling books for children. He is especially known for his exciting retellings of classic stories. Robert San Souci lives in San Francisco, California.

DOUG KENNEDY is the illustrator of FRANKENFROG, MR. BUMBLE (both written by his sister, Kim Kennedy), and MR. BUMBLE BUZZES THROUGH THE YEAR. He is also cofounder, with his twin brother, John, of the design firm Mojoware. Doug Kennedy lives in Monroe, Louisiana.