How foolish could six Cajuns on the bayou possibly be? Down in Louisiana bayou country, six friends--Jules, Jacques, Jean, Ti-Paul, Philippe, and Pierre-love to go out fishing on their pirogues. But these fellows are very foolish indeed. It isn't long before one silly misunderstanding after another results in a hilarious and ridiculous Cajun-flavored folktale that will delight readers young and old. An alternate version of the traditional Seven Foolish Fishermen, this story contains Cajun words and phrases, expressive and bright illustrations, and irresistible good humor. "San Souci uses enough Cajun seasoning to enliven the retelling." -Booklist "Will put readers and listeners in stitches." -Kirkus Reviews "Definitely worth consideration for most collections." -School Library Journal Down in the bayou country of Louisiana live six friends who love to go fishing in their pirogues. But-ma foi-these fishermen, they are very foolish fellows. Peppered with Cajun language as spicy as gumbo, this classic folktale is retold by award-winning storyteller Robert D. San Souci. The antics and misunderstandings of Jules, Jacques, Jean, Ti-Paul, Philippe, and Pierre are full of good humor and irresistible fun. Robert D. San Souci is a speaker and author whose books have earned such designations as the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year, Caldecott Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Many of his titles, including The Talking Eggs and Sukey and the Mermaid, have been selected for state and regional reading lists. San Souci lives in San Francisco, California. Designer and illustrator Doug Kennedy has received numerous awards for his artwork. A Louisiana native, he holds a degree in graphic design from Louisiana Tech and is cofounder of the design firm Mojoware. He lives in Monroe, Louisiana. "San Souci uses enough Cajun seasoning to enliven the retelling." -Booklist "Will put readers and listeners in stitches." -Kirkus Reviews "Definitely worth consideration for most collections." -School Library Journal Down in the bayou country of Louisiana live six friends who love to go fishing in their pirogues. But-ma foi-these fishermen, they are very foolish fellows. Peppered with Cajun language as spicy as gumbo, this classic folktale is retold by award-winning storyteller Robert D. San Souci. The antics and misunderstandings of Jules, Jacques, Jean, Ti-Paul, Philippe, and Pierre are full of good humor and irresistible fun. Robert D. San Souci is a speaker and author whose books have earned such designations as the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year, Caldecott Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Many of his titles, including The Talking Eggs and Sukey and the Mermaid, have been selected for state and regional reading lists. San Souci lives in San Francisco, California. Designer and illustrator Doug Kennedy has received numerous awards for his artwork. A Louisiana native, he holds a degree in graphic design from Louisiana Tech and is cofounder of the design firm Mojoware. He lives in Monroe, Louisiana. Robert D. San Souci is the author of more than forty books. Though his travels across the United States serve as inspiration for many of his stories, some tales take place in such far-away countries as Armenia and Australia. He has also published numerous articles, which have appeared in Appleseeds, Calliope, and Cobblestone magazines, among other publications.  Even as a child, San Souci was an avid reader. He recalls building his own library and filling the shelves with used books he purchased with money he made mowing lawns. San Souci's brother, who shared the author's interest in books, illustrated twelve of his titles.  The author of a Caldecott Honor Book, his accolades include a Marcus Foster Memorial Reading Award, a National Parenting Publication Award, a Storytelling World Honor Award, and an Aesop Award. San Souci received his BA from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California. He lives in San Francisco, California.