The Boy from the Swamp
A boy from the swamp, content with a simple existence, is encouraged by a mysterious alligator to explore another side of life. Although the boy is reluctant to trust his strange new friend, a curious fascination compels him...
...to accept the invitation. He ventures beyond the confines of his quiet swamp, learning much about the outside world and even more about himself.
Gary and Mary Quite Contrary
Gary the alligator and his little sister Mary had always been two peas in a pod, especially in the kitchen! However, growing up and growing apart leads to tough disagreements about what to make for dinner...
Andouille and The Bon Temps Boutique
Andouille, the lovable Cajun dachshund, is back and this time he has a new friend who he adores: a kitten named Beignet. While Andouille loves his new friend, he doesn't love his old hotdog costume...
Craziest Cajun Football Tale
A Team Against All Odds. Hatcher has big football dreams. He wants to be a play-calling star. A legend. So, he joins a city youth team with the hopes of helping them design plays to win a championship.
Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras
From the Jefferson City Buzzards, the oldest marching group in the city, to the Krewes of Rex and Zulu, author and illustrator James Rice captures the magic of the carnival season in a book designed for children of all ages.
Are You a Rhinoceros?
When a determined pelican named Jean-Jacques is handed a very important delivery—one baby rhinoceros—he must rely on creativity, courage, and a few unlikely friends to find his way. This heartwarming adventure celebrates...
Nightime Ones
When it comes to exploring the world of these forest animals, bedtime is just the beginning. Nighttime Ones is a children’s book for the soon-to-be-slumbering senses. From tracing the camouflaged numerals that correspond to the...
A Stir of Imagination
This book takes young readers on a sweet journey of baking and decorating a cake with Amy and her pup, Charlee. Readers will be encouraged to use their imagination while learning about the basics of baking, handwashing, kitchen...
What Do You Want to Be? ABC
From athlete to bricklayer, chef, diver, zydeco musician, and more, careers in Louisiana are varied and interesting. Young readers will learn about the paths they might take when choosing a career in the Bayou State.
Gumbo
There is a chef who loves to cook, and gumbo is on the menu! Sing, clap, and spell along in this Louisiana twist on the classic B-I-N-G-O song. With pots bubbling and aromas swirling, this catchy read-aloud serves up a flavorful helping...
Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras
This abbreviated board book edition is the perfect introduction to this classic tale! Gaston the green-nosed alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on a tour of Mardi Gras.
