{"product_id":"the-big-once-a-year-broussard-bouchard-family-reunion-hardcover","title":"The Big Once-A-Year Broussard-Bouchard Family Reunion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren English\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnnalise Barber-Opp\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZydeco--pure and beautiful and stomping good--takes the stage in a joyous celebration of extended family, community, and Louisiana culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery year on the last Saturday in July, Broussard-Bouchard folks come from near and far to the Big Once-a-Year Broussard-Bouchard Family Reunion. Alaine's Auntie Yvette comes with the blanket she's always crocheting. Uncle Malik brings photos from his last trip to Africa. Daddy and the uncles play dominoes under the live oak tree while Bill Jr. carries a watermelon up from the creek where's it's been cooling. Cousin Neecy has organized the biggest Double Dutch game ever, but Alaine--who let Big Boy, the fluffy orange indoor cat, slip outside to certain doom--sits alone and worries. Until the first note sounds: zydeco, drawing her in with outstretched arms. \u003ci\u003eAllons danser. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen the music and dancing finally stop--until next year--who's waiting all curled up on the front porch, furry and orange and as safe as Alaine's secret? Brimming with Louisiana music, culture, and color, this vibrant and gorgeously illustrated portrait of family tradition will have you two-stepping in a heartbeat.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren English\u003c\/b\u003e is a Coretta Scott King Honor recipient and the author of \u003ci\u003eIt All Comes Down to This\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a Kirkus Prize finalist. She is also the author of the Nikka and Deja and the Carver Chronicles series. Karen English lives in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnalise Barber-Opp\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eJollof Day\u003c\/i\u003e by Bernard Mensah and \u003ci\u003eWhere Did Benjamin Go?\u003c\/i\u003e by Chris Clarkson. In addition to publishing for children, Annalise Barber-Opp teaches art to elementary school students. Both in the classroom and in her artwork, her aim is to inspire and empower children through a diversity of story and medium. Annalise Barber-Opp lives in Columbus, Ohio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.8 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576077934636,"sku":"9781536220384","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/aNdz8AYaKB9781536220384.webp?v=1779916003","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-big-once-a-year-broussard-bouchard-family-reunion-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}