Nina Haydel has created a lovely story explaining the multi-cultural history of Louisiana Creoles as told by a family of multi-colored cats and kittens. It is an historical fantasy using cats to represent Creole people of Louisiana to children who grow up in that culture as well as to all children, no matter where they live. JoJo and Mary Meow come to Louisiana from France and Germany, marry and produce kittens with different colors of fur. The family goes on an adventure exploring the unique aspects of life in their home state, Louisiana.

The book is illustrated in bright colors by Diane B. Weatherby-Doorman.

This is a must-have book for children who are learning to read and to explore their own cultural and ethnic roots.