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Soggy Like Cush Cush

A Picture Book Celebration of Creole Culture for Kids

by Karly Pierre
Kristen Uroda
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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.
"An inspiring, beautifully told book of golden moments to be savored." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Conveys the big power of small actions and the bolstering effect of community." Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

"As Petite Marie moves around the town with her grandmother, their loving bond is expressed through all
their interactions." Booklist

Rain falls outside an old Louisiana Creole house until the ground is as soggy as a bowl of cush cush. Petite Marie thinks she's going to have to spend all day indoors, but Grandmoman takes Petite Marie on an unexpected journey around town. Soon, Petite Marie is having a magical day filled with friends, delicious creole cooking, and a lot of care and kindness. With the help of Grandmoman she discovers that any day can be beautiful, no matter the weather.

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  • Release date

    February 4, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9781499816211
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      January 1, 2025
      Preschool-Grade 2 Petite Marie is out of sorts. It's raining, and she is bored. Gran-moman doesn't lecture or sigh; she simply models a loving example of kindness. Taking Petite Marie along, Gran-moman visits a neighbor who has been sick, does some grocery shopping, helps out at a food drive, pays her respects at a graveyard, and makes cush cush, a traditional dish combining cornbread, milk, and syrup. Gran-moman's day is spent in service to others, but Petite Marie sees how sharing love brings fulfillment to Gran-moman as well. Spirits lifted, Petite Marie feels more sunny, even on that rainy day. Uroda's illustrations drip with the raindrops and glow with the warmth. As Petite Marie moves around the town with her grandmother, their loving bond is expressed through all their interactions. An author's note explains more about the Louisiana Creole setting, history, and lifestyle and identifies Gran-moman's speech patterns as Kouri-Vini. As Petite Marie recognizes the interconnectedness of her community, she appreciates her grandmother's affection and gentle lessons.

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