"Christmas can look a whole lot different under sopping-wet, flannel-gray skies, with evergreen trees dotting the landscape year round! Welcome to the land of ferry horns, salmon, and the West Coast h
"Noah is a young boy who loves Hanukkah, but his favorite thing in the whole world is trucks. Why aren't they part of the Hanukkah celebration? In this story, Noah devises a way to have a Festival of
A version of the famous tale reset in Fort Davis, Texas, in 1883, in which young Centennia helps break the spell on her toy soldier nutcracker and watches it change into a handsome prince. Includes fa
"Young readers will be tickled by these uniquely New Orleans jokes, created by a real-life standup comedian. Where else can residents have fun with the subjects of po' boys, ferries, and oil? Check ou
When Cajun fisherman Paul encounters an enchanted, wish-granting sac-a-lait, his wife, Paulette, wishes for many things, including a crawfish pot and the title of Mardi Gras queen. Includes glossary.
"As summer approaches, twelve-year-old Matt and Jerry are working on the 'the world's most awesome treehouse' in their western Pennsylvania steel town. All the while, they must keep out of the way of
Gabe and Ellie both hate to read, but when the school librarian, Ms. Molly, causes Ellie to fall into a deep read, only a fellow book-hater can save her.
"This book follows the cast of a proposed TV reality show, "Humberto Fontova's Revenge," as they hunt, fish, and feast in Louisiana's Bayou country. And what a wild ride it is! Each chapter of this ro
Cap'n McNasty recounts the time when he and the pirate crew of the Knotty List, hungry after a successful raid, land near Plymouth Rock and engage in a battle over a Thanksgiving Day feast.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate the history and culture of New Orleans as seen by a seven-year-old, his brother, and their grandmother, who lives in a shotgun house.
Schein, a musician and guitar salesman, and Brite, an author, visual artist, and herbalist, describe how Schein discovered and attempted to authenticate a lost photo of Robert Johnson, a delta blue
Drez, an author, historian, and lecturer, tells the story of how General William Mitchell predicted the attack on Pearl Harbor and the war with Japan years before it occurred. He describes American
"Old Douglas was an African camel who was the beloved mascot of this regiment. He carried band instruments and knapsacks in Civil War battles. The author, whose great-great-grandfather served in the r
"Julian Piper documents the integral but underappreciated center of blues music---Baton Rouge, Louisiana---with style and grit and no illusions or highfalutin' worship. He includes details of these un
A rooster vows he will not end up in the Mardi Gras community gumbo and warns the animals throughout Acadiana so they too can stay out of the pot. Includes recipe for Gumbo Z'herbes.
An old Cajun woman bakes a sweet buttermilk biscuit girl as a companion for her spicy cornbread boy, and the two pãatisseries evade a number of hungry bayou animals--as well as meeting a snapping turt
Chicory, a big-city mouse, and Roux, a bayou mouse, agree to disagree about their Creole and Cajun traditions after they share a Louisiana adventure reminiscent of the Aesop fable, The city mouse and
Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, are preparing a welcome dinner for his aunt's fiancâe, but when his grandmother unexpectedly needs to rest, Arturo must prepare the feast himself. Includes recip
This entertaining collection of questions and answers about America's leaders provides hours of brain-teasing fun for readers. Every conceivable subject is included, from scandals, pre-White House lif
"Ready to ride in his first Mardi Gras parade, a small, plain purple bead learns about Carnival and is excited to be caught by a paradegoer who will value him"--
On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po� boys and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing a unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table. Based on a song by New Orleans s
This variation of the familiar verse "Over in the Meadow" introduces animals and their offspring that live in Mississippi, from a mother dolphin and her dolphin one to a mother honeybee and her honeyb
"Sixth grade has been a time of adjustment for Zach Stewart. His parents are expecting a new baby, otherwise known as 'the little lizard,' and a new student is challenging Zach's position as first pit
"Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Byrd are planning a big lunch on Thursday, and they invite ten turkeys to come early. However, one by one the turkeys drop out, as they wonder what this is really about"--
"If you are visiting the city or just looking for something new and fun to do with family, friends, and coworkers, this book is a great way to explore Savannah and its history while making lifelong me
Shows and describes Civil War flags used by the Union Army, including the infantry, cavalry, artillery, medical service, and navy, and includes colors, guidons, and camp markers
"A well-intentioned imp asks for a penny and inadvertently creates all kinds of havoc, making messes and cleaning up after himself. In this story placed in a medieval setting, the imp soon asks for a
In 1986, convicted Baton Rouge cocaine smuggler Barry Seal was killed by two Colombians at a halfway house. He had been cooperating with the DEA. Several conspiracy books came out, but now a retired F
