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Ride into the life of a Native American cowboy!

When the U.S. Army Calvary attacked the Nez Perce tribe, Jackson Sundown's trick riding allowed him to escape. For years afterwards he lived a quiet life, until at the age of 49 he entered his first rodeo. His performance was captivating and the crowds loved him! Sundown dreamed of winning first place at a bronc championship--a feat never accomplished by a Native American. Will he win? Find out in this thrilling biography for young readers. Follow Jackson Sundown on his journey from trick-riding at rodeos to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His courageous story, told in vibrant illustrations, will inspire children to overcome obstacles on the way to their dream!

More Southern Christmas spirit than you can handle!

Cyndi Lou finds herself in a quite a fix when her beau, Billy Ray, tries to secure her affection with an assortment of Christmas gifts. This sounds like a pretty good deal for Cyndi Lou and her Memaw, but when the gifts go on for twelve days straight and include such Christmas "treasures" as razorback hogs, live catfish, and a dozen possums, it's hard for Cyndi Lou to really get into the Christmas spirit. What with all of the armadillos and those Nascar racers taking up residence in the double-wide, is it any wonder the sheriff has to put Memaw in the sanitarium? This enchantingly fractured version of the well-known rhyme for adults will truly "bless your heart!"

This beautifully illustrated board book tells the whimsical story of how a little leprechaun protects the secret of his pot o� gold. The book houses a plush leprechaun toy that may be removed after turning the final page.

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 for tiny hands, each page presents collaged images of yummy foods. On Monday there are red beans to eat and on Tuesday, po' boys. On Wednesday gumbo is served, and on it goes, each day bringing another unique and tasty Louisiana dish to share.

The little boy Clarence Thomas grew up in segregated Savannah, Georgia, but soon learned that hard work, a good education, and faith would take him into a world where true fighters never raise a fist.

Johnette Downing stays true to her Louisiana roots in her newest book, featuring a young pelican searching for his proper home. As Petit Pierre journeys across the wetlands, he asks each creature where he should live. He accumulates gifts from them until he realizes the wetlands are home to all his friends and, just maybe, to Pierre as well!

Within the luscious illustrations are facts about the denizens of the wetlands and how each reader can make a difference in preserving and protecting the wetlands for generations to come. Proceeds from this book, created in partnership with the Audubon Nature Institute and the New Orleans Pelicans, fund wetland education programs.

The glimmering processions of the masked gods and bearded kings of New
Orleans Carnival occupy a central position among the rites and glories of
this great festival. The long succession of these glowing, torch-lit
pageants--with their towering monsters and fantastic decors, their
papier-m'ch' kingdoms and diamond-dust thrones--became the greatest and
most beloved of New Orleans communal rituals.
The fantastic parade floats of Carnival's Golden Age (1870-1930)
illustrated themes drawn from mythology, epic literature, history, nature,
and whimsy. Presented in this collection are thirty dazzling examples of
original float designs as rendered in watercolor and lithographs--most of
them reproduced here for the first time.

This book presents the manner in which builders adapted to the whimsy of a river and the tides of technological, social, and political change while preserving the beauty and grandeur for which the South is known.

A classic is updated for a new generation!

The iconic Court of Two Sisters restaurant is known for the best Creole dining in the Crescent City. Joseph Fein III and his brother, Jerome, operated the business for years and wrote the original version of this cookbook with food historian Mel Leavitt. Now a new generation has stepped into their shoes. Bring home the historic flavors of this French Quarter jewel with recipes for their famous Barbeque Shrimp, Bread Pudding, and signature Turtle Soup. With new photographs and additional recipes, this modernized classic offers a comprehensive history of the city and restaurant, making it a must-have for any lover of New Orleans cuisine.

When is enough really enough?

Bon Dieu! In this Cajun take on a Brothers Grimm classic, can you ever have too much of a good thing? When fisherman Paul catches a talking fish, it promises to grant him a wish if he lets it go. As proof, the supernatural sac-à-lait piles crawfish into his boat. Paul returns home with his reward. It seems his wife is just not satisfied! She dreams up progressively outlandish demands each time he returns home. Eventually everyone learns that you must be careful what you wish for if you want to hang on to what's really important. In this third collaboration between author Connie Collins Morgan and illustrator Herb Leonhard, the wonderfully woven tale is brought to life with moody and expressive images with a Louisiana flair. Readers of all ages will delight in this soon-to-be classic Cajun tale!

Natchez, Mississippi, attracts thousands of visitors annually. One look through these pages and it is easy to see why. Beautiful exterior shots, rare interior photographs, and moving descriptions capture the essence of one of the largest and best-preserved collections of antebellum architecture in the country.

A lullaby from the beautiful bayou. As the crickets chirp, frogs sing, and mosquitoes drone, dusk falls across the bayou. Mama rocks her baby to the soft symphony as the animals get ready for bedtime. Illustrated in beautifully detailed cut paper, this soothing chorus introduces children to animal sounds and lures them into peaceful slumber.

This miniature book of Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras
to hang on your tree tells the story of how Gaston the green-nosed
alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on
a tour of Mardi Gras. The things he sees on his journey are the real
events that take place during Carnival! In Cajun country, Gaston joins a
Courir du Mardi Gras group, enjoys spicy gumbo, and dances in a fais
do-do until dawn.
Gaston's voyage then leads him to New Orleans for even more new
sights. On his way, he spies a secret krewe building beautiful floats.
Gaston gets to ride along with the Krewe of Zulu as they deliver painted
coconuts to the crowds who are yelling, "Throw me something,
Mister!" The magnificent parade of Rex, King of Carnival, delights
Gaston. The festivities continue late into the night as krewe members
dance the night away at magical balls. Come join Gaston in his Mardi Gras
discovery!

"A must-have for young ones interested in history and geology alike."

—Aaron Kepley

Fifty years before the California Gold Rush, twelve-year-old Conrad Reed unearthed a shiny rock from a creek in North Carolina. Conrad had struck gold--but he had no idea. For three years, the Reed family unknowingly used a hunk of solid gold worth thousands of dollars as a doorstop. When news finally got out about Conrad's discovery, the lives of the Reeds--and the history of the South--was changed forever. Their ordinary farm was transformed into a family-run business that launched a thriving economical shift for the state, attracting miners and investors from all over. Follow the explosive journey of this Southern state as it became the site of America's first gold rush.

From the Stanton Hall ghost who greets his guests in the morning to the Anchuca Mansion where inanimate objects move of their own accord, this ghostly guide invites readers on a mystic tour across Mississippi. The book provides testimony from witnesses at each location, as well as images.

Jean-Paul and his family are Acadians who have been forced from their Canadian homeland by the British. After many hardships, they settle in Louisiana, establishing the area's first Cajun settlements. The tale is written in English and French.

Famous New Orleans spirits come out to dance!

In New Orleans on Halloween night,
The spirits rise up and dance with delight.
Louis Armstrong plays, Mahalia Jackson sings too,
And Jean Lafitte comes with his whole pirate crew.
Join these folks and more at this big, ghostly ball.
Rattle your bones and celebrate New Orleanians, all!

This gorgeous cookbook offers more than forty recipes from famous Houston restaurants, chefs, and caterers, along with photographs, history, musings, and stories. These recipes are knockouts for the eye and the taste buds.

This delightfully illustrated book for young readers tells of a child getting used to the idea of sharing with his little brother. He doesn't want to! But he soon finds out that if he shares with brother, brother shares with him.

This humorous book filled with cartoons describes how the MoonPie affects all aspects of life, such as courtship, childrearing, construction, television, magazines, and movies. It explains MoonPie etiquette and how the treat should be used on social occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries. Also included are the history, vast folklore, and "noble" traditions associated with this great American institution.

Nestled in the branches of Southern cypress and oak trees is a natural wonder with a magical origin. Moon�s Cloud Blanket is a Native American legend from the Houma people of South Louisiana about the origin of Spanish moss.

Based on the PBS documentary of the same name that aired across the country, The Haunting of Louisiana highlights many of the stories that would not fit into the one-hour television program.

The little giraffe escapes the zoo and finds herself in the French Quarter, where she makes new friends who agree to help her. In the second story, Jenny Giraffe rides a float in the super Krewe of Orpheus parade. Young children will greatly enjoy these recordings.

Tales that have been a part of Irish folklore for hundreds of years, passed down from one generation to another.