The story of Snow White, with Cajun spice. When the jealous voodoo queen lures poor Blanchette into the Atchafalaya Swamp, Blanchette discovers seven little Cajuns, who give her a happy home.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Pelican Publishing Co .

A former teacher who makes frequent school appearances, Sheila Hebert-Collins proudly claims a heritage that is completely Cajun. A native of Abbeville, Louisiana, Hebert-Collins combined her love and pride of her culture with her love of children's literature to create unique, Cajun fairy tales. Because of her talent, she is featured on the Louisiana State Artist Roster as an author and Cajun storyteller. She has also written Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, Blanchette et Les Sept Petits Cajuns: A Cajun Snow White, Jacques et La Canne A Sucre: A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk, Jolie Blonde and the Three Heberts: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale, Les Trois Cochons, and 'T Pousette et 'T Poulette: A Cajun Hansel and Gretel, all published by Pelican. The lush surroundings of his south Louisiana home and studio often influence the work of award-winning illustrator Patrick Soper. The work of Patrick Soper, a member of the Society of Illustrators, has appeared in national publications such as Outdoor Life, Organic Gardening, and West Coast Book Review. In addition to Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella, he has illustrated Cajun Folktales, Contes Populaires Cadiens, Mardi Gras in the Country, and A Christmas Dictionary, all published by Pelican.