Synopses & Reviews
When a big betail (big animal) intrudes into the swampland on a gloomy day, the bayou critters are fearful. The big betail is Andrew Armadillo from Texas. A huge creature with a hard shell, cowboy boots, and thick-lensed spectacles, Andrew at first frightens our bayou friends with his strange accent and booming voice.Unknowingly, this stranger destroys Clovis Crawfish's mudhouse. Clovis tries to defend his territory by confronting this immense animal. Rene Rainfrog, Denis Dirt Dauber, and the others scamper out of sight when the big betail begins to speak. As Bertile Butterfly flies away, she is trapped in a thornbush. Andrew, protected by his hard shell and propped up on his long tail, rescues Bertile. Illustrated in a lively and playful style, this book is for ages 5 to 8.
Synopsis
Beloved author Mary Alice Fontenot introduces the Texas native Andrew Armadillo to the Clovis Crawfish Series. Andrew is unfamiliar with Cajun phrases, making him an outsider on the bayou. His loud voice and large size frighten the creatures. However, when one of Clovis's friends becomes stuck in a tall thorn bush, Andrew's height helps him to come to a safe and speedy rescue.
Illustrator Scott R. Blazek joins Fontenot yet again for this fun story about friendship and Cajun culture. With the inclusion of sheet music for the Cajun song "Fais Pas des BEtises," Cajun phrases, and definitions and pronunciations of Cajun words, this book is perfect for Cajun families and Cajun enthusiasts alike.
Synopsis
When a big betail (big animal) intrudes into the swampland, the bayou critters are at first fearful of his strange accent and booming voice.