The Little Float That Could by Yvonne Spear Perret If only you believe in yourself, you can do anything! That’s the lesson this little float learns in the New Orleans based adaptation of Watty Piper’s classic tale, The Little Engine That Could. The Little...

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...

Introduce your little one to life in the swamp with Three Little Crawfish! This unique twist on the classic tale takes young readers on an adventure with three crawfish brothers trying to find a new home and evade a sly old raccoon. Complete with...

Three Little Shrimp by J. Steven Spires Dive into crystal blue waters to follow three very curious little shrimp as they explore beneath the surface. Dangers surround them—egrets, red fish, and a loggerhead turtle all love eating shrimp! Even the fisherman’s net is out...

Today is Monday in Louisiana book. Based on a popular song adapted by the multi-award-winning New Orleans singer-songwriter Johnette Downing, Today Is Monday in Louisiana rhythmically takes readers through a culinary calendar, describing a Louisiana meal a day. Now adapted to board book format...

Believed to have originated in twelfth-century France, the king cake tradition is an homage to the wise men (three kings). In New Orleans, as in Europe, a charm or plastic baby is hidden inside the cake and whoever finds the treasure is crowned king...

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...