What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo by Grace Milsaps (Author), Ryan Murphey (Author), John Clark IV (Illustrator) and Alyson Kilday (Illustrator) Rhinos rock out. Alligators stroll under limbo polls. Elephants pound the piano. Pelicans cater. Ever wonder why the animals at...

Written and illustrated by locals, NOLA Children's books are a loveable tribute to the unique city of New Orleans and touch the hearts of NOLA parents, kids, and visitors alike!  Readers of all ages enjoy these rhythmic salutes to all things Crescent City.

Dragons of New Orleans. In this magical tale for beginner readers a child's creativity comes to life as he explores the imagined life of dragons. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans the delightful illustrations by the talented Samantha Smith engage readers and parents...

Who Dat Baby? This baby memory book allows families to record all the milestones of a uniquely Louisiana childhood! The lively illustrated pages provide spaces for photos and notes for baby's first twelve months in this one-of-a-kind state, with pages for the first and...

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 adventurous meal of multiple dishes for the very young. 9781941879306 About the...

Children's book about Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Every young reader will delight in Mardi Gras in New Orleans by author, Madison Webb. This treasurable, collectable and coveted of New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras celebrations comes alive through this vibrant family-friendly picture book that...

"Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?" is a timeless love letter to the city of New Orleans told through the eyes of a hummingbird named Huey. Inspired by the 1947 Louis Armstrong song with the same title, it is perfect...

I Am a Big Brother by Caroline Jayne Church Share the joys of becoming a big brother! With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big brothers may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family...

When I Was An Alligator. Follow a curious Cajun kid as she mysteriously transforms into a series of wetlands creatures including a tree frog, a heron, a catfish, and even a mosquito! Along the way, each animal reveals something of its habits and habitat....

Cajun ABC BookWritten by Rickey Pittman and Illustrated by Alexis Braud Welcome, mes amies, to l’Acadiane! Pass a good time in Acadiana on this alphabetical tour of Cajun country and culture. The sights, sounds, and smells of all things Cajun two-step off the page...

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, thousands of people lost their keepsakes and family treasures forever. As residents started to rebuild their lives, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans became a post-hurricane swapping place for old recipes that were washed away in the storm. The...

Winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Award for Outstanding Restaurant of 2005 Unchanging in the face of culinary fads and trends, Galatoire's tops the list of New Orleans restaurants serving classic French cuisine. Now, Leon Galatoire, a fourth-generation member of the founding family of...

Some may think gumbo is simply a delicious stew, but down in Cajun country we know a gumbo is so much more. The magic of history, family tradition, local customs, and bayou seasoning meld to created a swirling wonder of flavor that enchants the...

A Penguin Named Patience by Suzanne Lewis Patience is a South African penguin. She is small at roughly 6 pounds and approximately 20 inches tall; but at 24 years old, she is the "penguin in charge" of the penguin exhibit at New Orleans's Audubon...

A melting pot of New Orleans' diverse flavors, cultures, and history.New Orleans' most famous Creole restaurants, including Antoine's, Brennan's, Galatoire's, Arnaud's, and Mr. B's Bistro, offer more than fifty authentic Creole dishes bursting with the city's benchmark flavors. French, Spanish, and Caribbean cuisines, among...