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by Mary Beth Broussard (Author), Paul Schexnayder (Illustrator)
Andouille, the lovable Cajun dachshund, is back and this time he has a new friend who he adores: a kitten named Beignet.
While Andouille loves his new friend, he doesn't love his old hotdog costume. In fact he thinks it is pas bon and wants something new. So Adaleigh, Mamere and Andouille make a trip to The Bon Temps Boutique to find his new costume. There they meet dogs and cats in all sorts of outfits from princesses to pirates.
What will Andouille be? Read and find out.
Author Biography
Mary Beth Broussard was born to a family that loved animals, especially dachshunds! Her father was a veterinarian and had a love for all creatures from humming birds to horses. Her love of reading started as a child with many trips with her mother to the Alexandria Public Library, and her love of the Cajun culture came from visiting family in Grand Prairie, Louisiana. Mary Beth makes her home in Lafayette, Louisiana, with her husband Craig. They enjoy spending time with their college kids, Connor and Olivia, and kayaking on the waterways in south Louisiana. They have two dogs and one cat. Both dogs dress up for Halloween. The cat refuses. This is Mary Beth's second picture book. Her first book is Gumbo Weather.
A native of New Iberia, Louisiana, artist Paul
Schexnayder is frequently featured as a
festival-poster artist, and his work has been
placed in galleries and shows throughout
the state. The author/illustrator of four
previous children's books, including The
Gumbo Gators, The Gumbo Gators and the Swamp Circus, and I Know My Louisiana Colors, published by Pelican, he has worked as a visual-arts teacher in schools since 1989.
