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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!

A Louisiana twist on the classic Gingerbread Man story!

On a whim, an old Cajun couple named Marcelle and Dumas use their famous boudin recipe to make a boy. After they batter up the mixture and fry it up like a boudin ball, the boy magically comes to life and is taught all about swamp life. Follow Boudin Boy on his wild adventures throughout Louisiana and beyond in this Cajun spin on the Gingerbread Man.

Based on the true story of a crustacean who became a livestream sensation!

Follow Blue the Crawfish— from the moment he ended up in a bowl destined to be dinner to becoming a resident on Madison's kitchen shelf. He hung out with her on her livestreams for a couple of weeks and was loved by millions all over the world! The real Blue is happily living at the bottom of the canals in New Orleans, Louisiana, but his legacy will live on through this book! 

Join Cecilia on a heartwarming New Orleans adventure to find her lost best friend, Kitty!

After Cecilia catches “Kitty” at a Mardi Gras parade, the two become inseparable. Cecilia takes Kitty with her everywhere—City Park, the mall, Grandma’s house—until one day Cecilia wakes up and Kitty is gone. Teaming up with her parents, Cecilia then retraces her steps, looking high and low for her little best friend.

Based on a true story, this playful tale shows that the love in a kid’s heart can extend to the ends of the earth—or at least to the ends of the New Orleans metro area. Don’t miss your chance to join the search party and follow Cecilia to some of the city’s most iconic spots!

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 safety, and the joys of sharing in a fun way. A buttercream icing recipe is included for little chefs to create their own delicious treats.

Join Huey the river rat on a Louisiana adventure of bridges, levees, and landmarks

Huey and his family of river rats live along the batture of the Mississippi River near New Orleans. He dreams of riding the bridge train atop the Huey P. Long bridge and exploring the world beyond his family’s home on the levee. Follow along on an adventure that weaves through some of Louisiana’s most fascinating characters and famous landmarks.