Soggy Like Cush Cush (a Picture Book Celebration of Creole Culture for Kids) - Hardcover
by Karly Pierre (Author), Kristen Uroda (Illustrator)
A gloomy, rainy day is turned upside down when Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an adventure through town. Celebrate joy, Louisiana creole culture, community, and the love of a wonderful grandparent in this gorgeous story about making every day count.
"As Petite Marie moves around the town with her grandmother, their loving bond is expressed through allKarly Pierre grew up in the heart of the Louisiana Creole/Cajun countryside surrounded by sugarcane fields. She comes from a family of farmers and educators who instilled in her a love of nature and adventure. She is a professor in South Korea where she currently resides.
Kristen Uroda is an artist best known for her vibrant, joyful illustrations. Often softly formed yet boldly colored, her work aims to express beauty in the ordinary moments, celebrate the poetry within diverse faces and figures, and tell stories that inspire reflection and social and civic change. While her career started in editorial illustration, she has most recently moved into narrative illustration. She is currently based in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.