A Louisiana twist on the classic Gingerbread Man story! On a whim, an old Cajun couple named Marcelle and Dumas use their famous boudin recipe to make a boy. After they batter up the mixture and fry it up like a boudin ball, the boy magically comes to life and is taught all about swamp life. Follow Boudin Boy on his wild adventures throughout Louisiana and beyond in this Cajun spin on the Gingerbread Man. Author and artist Paul Schexnayder is the recipient of numerous honors for both his civic involvement and his artwork. He was named Citizen of the Year by the  New Iberia Daily Iberian , and he received the award for Best Animation Film at the Iberia Film Festival two years in a row. He is frequently featured as a festival poster artist, and his work has been placed in galleries and shows throughout Louisiana. His work can be found in the collections of former governors as well as in the homes of esteemed collectors throughout the country. The author/illustrator of numerous previous children’s books, including  I Know My Louisiana Colors,  he has worked as a visual arts teacher in area schools since 1989.