Somewhere in the Bayou by Pumphrey, Jerome

When four swamp creatures looking to cross a river come upon a log that would allow for precisely that, they can't believe their luck. But a questionable tail adjacent to that log gives them second thoughts. Opossum believes it's a sneaky tail and that they must pass it quietly. Squirrel thinks it's a scary tail that can be cowed by intimidation. Rabbit decides it's a mean tail that deserves a taste of its own medicine. As the critters exhaust approaches one by one, Mouse, the smallest of the lot, observes their folly and adjusts accordingly. But is it the mouse or the tail that will defy expectations?

Pairing their iconic illustration style with a wry irreverence, the Pumphrey brothers have crafted a delightful tale that reminds us to think before we act.

Author: Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey
Publisher: Norton Young Readers
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.27h x 10.28w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781324015932
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522087 / Somewhere in the Bayou


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/17/2022
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 60
School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 129
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 99
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average