New Orleans Mother Goose by Ryan Adam Georg' Porg' ate crab cakes, saw one move, cried, "Heaven's sakes!" When he found out the crab still lived, His plate, he dropped-his face, he hid. Merriment and madness reign as king and queen of Carnival in...

The Runaway Beignet by Connie Collins Morgan You're not gonna taste this little beignet! In this confectionary folktale adaptation, a lonely baker gets his wish when he sprinkles magic sugar on a beignet and it comes to life. The little beignet boy runs away...

Explore the warmth of Louisiana with this fun and educational board book. Through illustrations and witty descriptions, children learn the reality of the southern state's climate: hotter than a beignet, hotter than an alligator's back, and as Maw-Maw's red beans and rice! Arcadia Publishing's...

Lloyd Vogt, an award-winning New Orleans architect, offers young people a fascinating glimpse into the history of New Orleans architecture. Dividing his discussion into two parts--house types and house styles--he provides a basic yet comprehensive first course in New Orleans building design in a...

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 things that run are all featured in this fun-filled jaunt for emerging...

Bayou Ballet - Written and illustrated by Alexis Braud. The feathered and furry leap to center stage in this bayou-based introduction to ballet. Join hands with the armadillo in the pas de deux or pirouette with the panther. You'll find plenty of ballet-loving creatures to...

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a rainy day in Louisiana with this playful board book from Arcadia Publishing. Featuring colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, children will be captivated as they explore the signs of a thunderstorm, the mighty Mississippi River, and more! Perfect...

"Forget Dancer, Prancer, Comet, and Vixen. . . . Good Clement, wherever he is, will not be gnashing his teeth."--New York Times Book ReviewTake the classic story of jolly old St. Nicholas, place it in a Louisiana bayou setting, dress Santa Claus in muskrat...

In New Orleans, a little oak tree asks Grand Oak why it is so small in comparison. The Grand Oak replies that the young one is special and will one day everyone will see. As the seasons change and the tree grows, the young tree...

Many never seem to have the time to make good-quality meals for their families. A slow cooker is a great solution. In this convenient cookbook, favorite New Orleans recipes have been adapted for cooking in this popular appliance. About the Author Lauren Malone Keller...

Chicory and Roux by Todd-Michael St. Pierre Sophisticated city mouse Chicory never imagined she would venture beyond her elegant Creole home in New Orleans-until she falls asleep in a picnic basket and wakes up in the Cajun swamps! There she meets Roux, a simple...

Mix up a cocktail New Orleans-style. From highfalutin to down home, from Sazeracs to mint juleps, this gorgeous cocktail cookbook offers more than sixty recipes from famous New Orleans establishments and mixologists, along with photographs, history, and narratives. These Crescent City cocktails are easy...

"Forget Dancer, Prancer, Comet, and Vixen. . . . Good Clement, wherever he is, will not be gnashing his teeth."--New York Times Book ReviewTake the classic story of jolly old St. Nicholas, place it in a Louisiana bayou setting, dress Santa Claus in muskrat...

Repetition, alliteration, and visual humor abound in this Mardi Gras themed riff on the iconic holiday song, perfect for emerging readers and early counters. As each day of the Mardi Gras season passes, a gift is given. Each of the many, many, many gifts...

Way down at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, a very special flamingo stood out among his krewe. For he was not just pink but red, yellow, purple, green, and even orange. Could it be from all the delicious foods that New Orleans has...