The Big Once-A-Year Broussard-Bouchard Family Reunion - by Karen English (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Every year on the last Saturday in July, Broussard-Bouchard folks come from near and far to the Big Once-a-Year Broussard-Bouchard Family Reunion. Alaine's Auntie Yvette comes with the blanket she's always crocheting. Uncle Malik brings photos from his last trip to Africa. Daddy and the uncles play dominoes under the live oak tree while Bill Jr. carries a watermelon up from the creek where's it's been cooling. Cousin Neecy has organized the biggest Double Dutch game ever, but Alaine--who let Big Boy, the fluffy orange indoor cat, slip outside to certain doom--sits alone and worries. Until the first note sounds: zydeco, drawing her in with outstretched arms. Allons danser. When the music and dancing finally stop--until next year--who's waiting all curled up on the front porch, furry and orange and as safe as Alaine's secret? Brimming with Louisiana music, culture, and color, this vibrant and gorgeously illustrated portrait of family tradition will have you two-stepping in a heartbeat.

About the Author

Annalise Barber-Opp is the illustrator of the picture books Jollof Day by Bernard Mensah and Where Did Benjamin Go? by Chris Clarkson. In addition to publishing for children, Annalise Barber-Opp teaches art to elementary school students. Both in the classroom and in her artwork, her aim is to inspire and empower children through a diversity of story and medium. Annalise Barber-Opp lives in Columbus, Ohio.