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)...

The Hungry Little Gator by Allison Dugas Behan
A Louisiana ’gator chomps his way through gumbo, po’ boys, beignets, sno-balls, and more in this culinary counting tour of Bayou flavors. As his appetite grows, so do his counting skills in this adventurou

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

Little Laveau
Little Laveau’s friend Thomas is having bad dreams and he doesn’t know what to do, but Little Laveau has just the magical cure for those bedtime blues! ...

Bugs on the Rug
Based on a song from Johnette Downing’s Boogie Woogie Bugs album, Bugs on the Rug—with its singsong rhyming text—introduces youngsters to the wonderful world of bugs.

Bayou Ballet
Budding ballerinas will love the humorous illustrations paired with friendly explanations of dance terms, making the moves easy to understand and remember for young learners.

The Unhuggables
Oliver is upset—very upset—and nothing his mother says makes him feel better. When she tries to give him a comforting hug, he rolls up into a tight ball like an armadillo and won’t let his mother near...

Scrim on the Run!
Scrim the dog got loose in the Big Easy, and New Orleans may never be the same. Known for his wiry fur and mischievous antics, Scrim has become a beloved figure in the city, darting through neighborhoods, dodging potholes, and...

Clyde The Giant Crawfish
Deep in the bayou where critters reside lived a lovable little crawfish they all knew as Clyde. The big crawfish said he would always be too small to play, but Clyde had an idea of how his giant cousin up in Maine could help!

I know My Louisiana Colors
In this board book, Huey the pelican is learning his Louisiana colors. Come fly with him and see how colorful our state can be, with blue in the heron, red in the peppers, yellow in the sunshine, and so much more!

Someone in Louisiana Loves You
After her chicks drift off to sleep, Mother Pelican takes flight. From Shreveport to New Orleans, she visits many of the places that make Louisiana special. All the while, she thinks about her babies sleeping peacefully..