Mon Cher Bebe: A Parent's Prayer
Author and illustrator Ariane O’Pry Trammell offers a sweet and lyrical prayer for little ones everywhere...
"Run Boudin, Run"
In charming colloquial language, author and illustrator Ariane O’Pry Trammell presents a story of a very fast boy out to save his catfish from an even faster ‘gator! As the denizens of the bayou--...
Cicada's Song
Two little boys in the bayou are tucked in for the night when they hear the strange noise outside of a cicada calling out for a mate. Their mother tells them the story of the cicada's life cycle and how he goes about finding his love.
A Tree In the Sea
The challenges of overcoming our differences and the joys of new friendships are captured in the whimsical illustrations of the world-renowned float designer Blaine Kern (1927-2020)...
Fred The New Orleans Drummer Boy
Author Fred LeBlanc is the lead singer and drummer of Cowboy Mouth, the New Orleans-based band that reached national fame with its rowdy rock-‘n’-roll spirit and catchy songs...
Things That Geaux by Scott and Tallulah Campbell
In unique Louisiana style, Scott Campbell and daughter Tallulah present an alphabet of things that geaux! Things that zoom, things that crawl, things that dance, things that roll, things that fly, and th
Beau's Bayou Treasure by Rosalind Bunn
Following his Papoo’s old map, young Beau sets out in his canoe eager to find the treasure that awaits him. As he follows the map, he comes face-to-face with a giant snapping turtle, a spider, a catfish, and many
Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny by Todd-Michael St. Pierre
Once upon a Louisiana time, there was a turtle and a bunny. The turtle was polite, quiet, and careful; the bunny was rather rude, loud, and impatient. The turtle finally agrees to a big r
Three Little Crawfish by Debbi Kern
Down in a southern swamp, a family of crawfish face a big problem. Their three sons have grown too large and their nice, cozy den is now uncomfortably crowded. Poppa and Mama decide it’s time for their sons to leave
Ten Gators In the Bed
True to her Louisiana culture, Johnette brings readers deep into the swamp where 10 gators pile into bed in their Acadian home...
Jack and Remy's Bayou Band
Jack tap-tap-taps his paws as he imagines the wonder-ful music the creatures of the bayou can make. He can already hear the chank-a-chank of a rubboard and the thump-thump-thump of the drums,...
Gumbo
The magic of history, family tradition, local customs, and bayou seasoning melds to create a swirling wonder of flavor that enchants the senses and reminds us of home. It is just such an aroma that entices George...