Somewhere in the Bayou

By Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey

Four creatures face a mysterious tail blocking their path. Can they outsmart it?

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56 pages· 191 words· Est. 3 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Four swamp creatures encounter a log perfect for crossing a river, but a mysterious tail gives them pause. Opossum, Squirrel, and Rabbit each try their own tactics to deal with the tail, while Mouse watches and learns. As their plans falter, Mouse's cleverness might just reveal the truth. Will the tail prove to be a threat or a lesson in assumptions? This whimsical tale challenges the creatures—and readers—to think before they act, with unexpected twists and charming illustrations that bring the story to life.

From the publisher

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.

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