Chicory and Roux by Todd-Michael St. Pierre

Sophisticated city mouse Chicory never imagined she would venture beyond her elegant Creole home in New Orleans-until she falls asleep in a picnic basket and wakes up in the Cajun swamps! There she meets Roux, a simple country mouse, and together they experience the bucolic bayou life. Chicory persuades Roux to see what the city has to offer, and they journey to New Orleans for a taste of Creole culture. Idyllic picnics and lavish white-linen luncheons offer both delights and frights in this Southern retelling of Aesop's classic fable. Whimsical illustrations and two original songs make this a story you won't forget!   Todd-Michael St. Pierre is the author of several New Orleans cookbooks and children's books. He was a judge for The Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and is a dedicated gardener and cat lover. Lee Brandt Randall has a degree in printmaking from Louisiana State University. She works in graphic design, film animation, and book illustration and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

About the Author

Todd-Michael St. Pierre is the author of several New Orleans cookbooks and children’s books. His works have been featured by various magazines, newspapers, and websites. He was a judge for the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and is a proud Louisianan, avid cook, dedicated gardener, and cat lover.

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