Clovis Crawfish and His Friends

by Mary Alice Fontenot

Book Overview

Friendship is the underlying subject as the beauty and dangers of bayou life are depicted in this first story in the landmark Clovis Crawfish series. This commemorative edition features an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088289479X
• ISBN13: 9780882894799
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Introduces children to the Louisiana bayous in a delightful way

Clovis Crawfish lives in a mud house in Bayou Frog Tail in south Louisiana with a wide range of interesting friends. It's a lovely home but he can't help but wonder why his home is called "Frog Tail" when frogs have no tails? Clovis decides to find the answer. First, Clovis asks Bertile Butterfly. She doesn't know. Christophe Cricket has no idea either. Fortunately, Clovis stumbles upon Fernand Frog. Surely he must know! Fernand explains that frogs are born with tails but they lose them when they grow up. Ah-ha! Clovis has his answer; all was well in the world. Clovis wanders around his neighborhood, talking with his many friends. But soon, M'sieu Blue Jay arrives. The bird is hungry and he wants to eat Gaston Grasshopper. Clovis gallantly comes to his friend's rescue, a brief battle ensues, and M'sieu Blue Jay is chased away. Clovis Crawfish and His Many Friends introduces children to many of the creatures who make their homes in the bayous of Louisiana. Youngsters will learn about the animals' habitats, behaviors and unique talents (did you know that if crawfish lose a claw it will grow back?!). This is the first book in a series that grew to include 19 books. There is a spattering of Acadian-French phrases spread throughout the story, with the English translations included. To help parents, a pronunciation guide is included at the back of the book. Originally published in 1962, Clovis Crawfish and His Many Friends has been a popular book in Louisiana and it offers a great opportunity to teach children from other regions of the country what the unique bayou environment has to offer. Quill says: Clovis Crawfish and His Many Friends is tres bien!

Great Book for All

I was introduced to Clovis by my husband,who's family read the Clovis collection to him as a child. What a wonderful way to learn about life in the bayou. Told in a cajun accent, this book is great for children and adults alike.