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Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
9781455621125
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"Reading Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, wonderful memories came running through my mind like a river. Being born in New Orleans, the people selling fruits and vegetables were a big part of the community I lived in. This book also brings to life the beauty and history of the city."
When Mr. Okra drives by in his iconic, painted truck piled high with garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, people hear him calling his wares. Mr. Okra's asparagus is rounded like the steeples of St. Louis Cathedral, and his eggplants are as dark as the coffee at Café du Monde. Bright illustrations of tasty, healthy food pop from the pages of this mouthwatering romp around familiar New Orleans locations. Readers follow the beloved local and his truck as he brings food and song to the city.
The King Cake Baby
9781455620135
Regular price $8.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"No, mon ami! You can't catch me!"
When an old Creole woman bakes dessert on King's Day, she has no idea what shenanigans will ensue. In this New Orleans adaptation of The Gingerbread Man, a mischievous king cake baby escapes his cake! He outruns a praline lady and a waiter at Café du Monde, but can he outsmart the clever baker? Chock full of Louisiana phrases and comic-book-style illustrations, this new take on an old tale brings the Crescent City to life from Jackson Square to the Creole Queen riverboat. This lively story is a great way to introduce children to the sights, sounds, and especially tastes of New Orleans. It even comes with a recipe for homemade king cake--just make sure to keep track of the baby!
How to Dress a Po' Boy
9781455617197
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%What's in your po' boy? It takes a lot of skill to put together the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Talented children's author and musician Johnette Downing takes readers through step by step to create this classic meal, adding in a heaping dash of humor. From French bread and Blue-Plate' mayonnaise to Creole tomatoes and debris, all delicious ingredients are included. This book is a tasty read for even the youngest child and a great laugh for adults of all ages!
D. J. and the Debutante Ball
9781589801738
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%D.J. enrolls in etiquette school and learns that manners take hard work. After a series of mishaps, Mom decides etiquette school is not for D.J., but with his grandfather's help, D.J. polishes his manners, learns how to be a gentleman, and gets his bike.
Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach
9781589806863
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%When Madame Poulet realizes her friend Monsieur Roach is a no-good lazy bug who is taking advantage of her, it isn't long before Madame Poulet puts an end to her roach problem for good.
Cool Kids Cook
9781455618927
Regular price $14.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Kid-friendly foods made healthy! Whip up nutritious meals with America's favorite kid chef. Wholesome, fresh, and flavorful ingredients are the centerpiece in these tasty dishes, which include Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Crab-Stuffed Tomatoes, and Inside-Out Peach Crumble. Children (and adults!) can prepare these international recipes with ease.
Legendary Tiger Stadium
9781455618859
Regular price $19.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Natives of Louisiana never miss a chance to cheer for their beloved Louisiana State University Tigers. Learn of the wins that struck fear into Tiger rivals and the losses that made LSU fans across the state cry. Photographs capturing iconic scenes and details exploring the fans, the players, and the stadium grace the pages of this compendium. Relive the amazing plays and game-winning touchdowns that made the Tigers a favorite team of the entire nation, and discover why Tiger Stadium is ranked among the loudest and most intriguing venues in the world.
Hurricane Boy
9781455619160
Regular price $14.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%WINNER OF THE SCBWI CRYSTAL KITE AWARD
AN IN THE MARGINS LIST NOMINEE
The storm pulled them apart. Can they stay strong while far away?
In this dramatic coming-of-age story, Hollis Williams matures in the traumatic events of Hurricane Katrina. Living with his siblings and his grandmother, Hollis's greatest wish has always been to reconnect with his absent father. Through the turmoil of the storm and the ensuing tests of his determination, Hollis keeps this dream alive. Their home destroyed, Hollis and his younger siblings are taken to a shelter in West Virginia, where he discovers what family means and finds his own inner strength.
Today Is Monday In Louisiana
9781589804067
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%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 singer/songwriter Johnette Downing, Today Is Monday in Louisiana offers the best of Cajun, Creole, African, and French foods.
One, Two, Rougarou
9781455625994
Regular price $8.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Clovis Crawfish and the Twin Sister
9781589804678
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Lizette Lizard seeks the help of her dear friend, Clovis Crawfish, as she searches for her twin sister. A surprising new development in the Clovis Crawfish Series occurs when Lizette Lizard seeks Clovis's help to find her twin sister, Lois, a previously unknown bayou resident. Friends of the bayou are enlisted in this tale of lost and found as some take to the skies while others search the water's edge to help their friend.
Memoires De Saint Martinville
9781565543980
Regular price $7.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The sites of interest include St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, the cemetery of St. Martinville, and the town statue of Evangeline.
Clovis Crawfish and Michelle Mantis
9781589805408
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%In this bayou adventure, Michelle Mantis, an ugly old critter, enters the bayou friends' territory. She is a ravenous praying mantis and is called the "cheval de diable" (devil's horse) in French. With her insatiable appetite, Michelle wants to consume everything in sight, including Clovis's friends! Clovis defends them, and the hungry insect settles for some ants, eating one after another. Her stomach full, she falls off a log onto the muddy bayou bank, but with mud on her wings, she cannot fly. Josette June Bug, Christophe Cricket, and the rest of Clovis's friends were fearful of Michelle, but now Clovis rallies them to free her and send her on her way.