Soggy Like Cush Cush (A Picture Book Celebration of Creole Culture for Kids)

By: Karly Pierre, Kristen Uroda (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 4 February 2025

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Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
3 - 6

Grade
P - 1

Dimensions(cm)
27.94 x 21.59 x 1.02

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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

2026 Great Reads selection -- Library of Congress, Center for the Book

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 Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an unexpected journey around town. Soon, Petite Marie is having a magical day filled with friends, delicious Louisiana creole cooking, and a lot of care and kindness. With the help of Gran-moman she discovers that any day can be beautiful, no matter the weather.

Industry Reviews

In Pierre's emotionally satisfying debut, which celebrates Creole culture, young Petite Marie broods during a stormy day at her grandmother's home: "I wanna do something. But the weather's terrible." Gran-moman replies, "It's jus' soggy like a bowl of cush cush.... Dere's plenty we can do." Out and about, they are greeted warmly, their time and generosity met with affectionate mutuality as they take okra and tea to a sick friend, pick up shrimp, and help pack food donations. At a final stop, Gran-moman reminds Petite Marie that "dere's always somethin' you can do," and they ride home to the sounds of zydeco just as the sun peeks out. Uroda's use of contrasting colors conveys the big power of small actions and the bolstering effect of community. Characters are portrayed with brown skin. An author's note and recipe conclude.

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