In "Cajun Night Before Christmas" by James Rice, the beloved holiday classic is reimagined with a vibrant Cajun twist. It’s Christmas Eve in the bayou, and as nighttime falls, a jolly old man—Santa Claus—makes his way through the Cajun landscape. Instead of reindeer, he travels on a gator-drawn sleigh. The story captures the charm of Louisiana culture with colorful imagery, festive language, and traditional Cajun customs. Children's excitement radiates as they anticipate the arrival of gifts, all while a warm sense of community and celebration envelops the night. It's a joyous tale filled with laughter and holiday cheer. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1993 by Pelican Publishing Co .

Author/illustrator James Rice (1934-2004) produced sixty books, including the illustrations for Pelican's treasured The Night Before Christmas Series. Rice's first book, the well-loved classic Cajun Night Before Christmas (R), has more than 750, 000 copies in print. Young readers can enjoy more of Gaston (R)'s adventures in Gaston (R) Goes to Mardi Gras and sample Rice's other children's stories with favorites such as Texas Jack at the Alamo. With more than 1. 5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nation's best-selling creators of children's books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Children's Book Council, among others. Years after his death, Rice's family found the art and text Gaston (R) Joins the Circus, and this discovery has brought Gaston (R) back for one more adventure!