Name: Pelican Lake
Brand: Emily Welch
SKU: 9781455629039
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Emily Welch

Pelican Lake

9781455629039

$19.99

In this imaginative retelling of the classic ballet set deep in an enchanted swamp, an alligator prince and a beautiful pelican princess fall in love while battling the evil sorcerer Rougarou to break his curse.

When Prince Louis ventures beyond his kingdom, he discovers a hidden lake and Princess Odette, who is bound by dark magic. As deception and danger threaten to keep them apart, Louis must find the courage to follow his heart and help set her free.

Filled with Southern charm and enchanting swamp creatures, this bayou-inspired tale brings a beloved story to life in a magical new way.

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Felicia Willhite

Caldwell Parish

9781540299215

$34.99

Nestled along the Ouachita River in the piney hills of north-central Louisiana, Caldwell Parish was formed in 1838 from parts of Catahoula and Ouachita Parishes. Early settlers arrived by riverboat and wagon, drawn by rich timber, fertile bottomlands, and abundant wildlife. The communities that emerged—Columbia, Clarks, Grayson, and others—were shaped by the river’s commerce, the railroads, and the resilience of the people who worked its land and mills. From the steamboat captains who ferried cotton and passengers to notable natives such as Gen. Graves Erskine, Louisiana governor John McKeithen, and FBI agent Guy Banister, Caldwell’s history reflects both its rural roots and its far-reaching influence. Through these pages, readers can explore the faces and stories behind the churches, schools, businesses, and families that defined Caldwell Parish for generations.

Author and teacher Felicia Willhite, whose family’s roots in Caldwell Parish date back to the early 1900s, has spent more than 20 years in education, including teaching within the parish she now documents. Guided by a deep connection to Caldwell Parish’s people and places, she compiled these photographs from library archives and family collections, including her own, to preserve the memories and traditions that shaped the community.

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Shannon Kelley Atwater

Good Day, Louisiana Children’s Museum

9781455628872

$10.99

This board book takes you through a day of fun at the Louisiana Children's Museum!

Filled with pretend play; follow along where you can pretend to be a turtle, a chef, a veterinarian, a boat captain and more! This book is the culmination of a project led by Shannon Kelley Atwater during her time in residence at LCM in fall 2025. The illustrations featured throughout the book we collaboratively created with help from museum guests. Each page features drawings and color additions from real life kids and their caregivers!

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Stacey Dempsey

A Sprinkle of Library Fun

9781455628834

$19.99

Amy and her pup, Charlee, go on an adventure to the nearby library in search of a cookbook. This book encourages young readers to use their manners, to share, to be proud for accomplishing a goal they set out to do, and introduces them to things they might see in a library. For added fun, readers get to search for Charlee, as he is hiding throughout the book.

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Michael Birt

Michael the Wildlife Detective's Nature Adventure

9781455628902

$11.99

In this charming rhyming board book for ages 0–5, young readers join Michael the Wildlife Detective as he peers out his bedroom window and discovers the wonders of the wild world just beyond his home.

Surrounded by his favorite animal toys, Michael’s imagination comes alive as he observes real animals outside — from playful raccoons and busy bees to chirping birds and beautiful trees.

Each page delights with gentle rhymes, vivid imagery, and an invitation for little ones to explore nature with curiosity and care. Michael the Wildlife Detective's Nature Adventure introduces children to wildlife through the eyes of a young explorer, showing that every great detective starts with wonder, imagination, and a love for the world around them.

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Ashlyn Blanchard

Dinos Down South ABC

9781455628865

$19.99

In Dinos Down South ABC, twenty-six dinosaurs rhyme their way through the letters of the alphabet and the landmarks of the South. Join the Ankylosaurus on a jaunt to the Atchafalaya Basin or watch the Zuniceratops hang with some zebras at the Audubon Zoo and discover why dinosaurs make the best local tour guides!

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Erin Rovin

Where Do Beignets Come From?

9781455629022

$10.99

Celebrating a new baby? Made with love and powdered to perfection, this new baby book is sure to make you smile.

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Erin Rovin

Welcome to Café Beignet

9781455629015

$19.99

Mama Au Lait and her three little beignets are headed to their new home in the French Quarter. Follow the clues from Papa Chicory’s stories to reunite the family in this super sweet tale.

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Paul Schexnayder

Boudin Boy Meets Cracklin' Dog

9781455628971

$19.99

How did Boudin Boy and Cracklin' Dog become brave bayou buddies? When Boudin Boy hears a cry for help, he runs fast-fast at full-blast to rescue a tiny pup with a super-duper-quick kick. Using his swamp know-how and daring do, he and his new friend Cracklin' Dog outwit these disgusting foes bent on having a boudin and cracklin' snack.