Down the Crawfish Hole

Maurice has a thrilling adventure as he travels through an enchanted and mysterious bayou land. In this Cajun version of the classic Alice in Wonderland tale, Maurice stops fishing with his brother to return an abandoned watch to a little blue crawfish. After following the crawfish into its hole, Maurice finds himself in a world where animals talk and magic is a regular occurrence. When he finally encounters the little blue crawfish again, he is waiting with the mean and ruthless Toad Queen, who wants to boil Maurice in her pot! Everyone will enjoy the references to Cajun culture throughout this colorful and imaginative story. Maurice eats pralines to increase in size and a bowl of gumbo to become small enough to fit through a tiny door. He encounters many swamp creatures, including a timid armadillo, a wild old Cajun trapper, a crazy alligator, and a mysterious opossum, as he makes his way through the swamp. This work will also be enjoyed by those not familiar with Cajun culture, as they learn about the lifestyle, food, and wildlife of the area through a story that is already familiar.The illustrations that accompany this tale provide a magical view of Southern scenery, while accurately portraying the feelings of the characters. Children will easily identify with Maurice as he is thrown into this exciting yet dangerous adventure, and they will appreciate the characters, both loveable and frightening, he meets along the way.Wes Thomas is a native of New Orleans. He received his bachelor's degree in visual arts from Southeastern Louisiana University and is currently a graduate student in Madison, Wisconsin. As an artist, Thomas enjoys drawing and etching, and he has spent much of his time in the silk-screening industry. Through his first book, Down the Crawfish Hole, he continues to explore his Louisiana background and his love for Cajun culture.Thomas, Wes is the author of 'Down the Crawfish Hole' with ISBN 9781589801639 and ISBN 1589801636.