Did you know I was
born in Louisiana? Yeppers. My Mom and Dad grew up there. My Dad
fancies himself a Cajun even though he probably isn't as far as it
goes. Still, we tend to really love the stories that have a Cajun
flare. Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell definitely
fills the bill.
Mardi Gras is
February 28, 2017 (this coming Tuesday) so I share this book now in
honor of the biggest party that happens in the US outside of
Christmas and New Year's.
It's a fun and funny
spin on the classic tale of the 'Three Little Pigs'. In the bayou,
of course, the antagonist must needs be a gator instead of a wolf.
As a result, the story has some differences which are entertaining.
Reading out loud may
be a challenge, but fun when you get a little practice, because the
story carries a flavor of the Louisiana “cajun” sound. My five
year old boy enjoyed it particularly.
My children and I
really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it. The
illustrations by Jim Harris are fun and perfectly fit the story. The
gator is especially well done and entertaining throughout. The art
is nicely colorful without being overwhelming, so my three year old
likes it a lot.
Have you read Three
Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell? What did you think?
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