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...
...of Louisiana culture, filled with rhythm, rhyme, and joyful repetition: G-U-M-B-O!
Little Lost Alligator
Lost and far from home, the smallest alligator down the bayou must navigate a world full of misunderstandings and surprises. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters—some who fear him, others who offer help,...
The Nutcracker: A Swamp Tale
They dance to zydeco music and play games, but their revelry is interrupted as a caped raccoon sweeps through the doors, arms filled with gifts for the children. For little Corinne, he brings one special gift: a handmade...
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.
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...
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.
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.
