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Slip down the bayous and back alleys of Louisiana history. Some stories speak of tragedy: the whispers of New Orleans vampires, the tortured souls haunting plantations, the horrors of the Thibodaux Massacre. But the twists and turns of Pelican State heritage offer their fair share of revelry as well. Sit on an abandoned dock in Lake Charles, visit the birthplace of Huey P. Long or take a guided tour of the historic French Quarter with our Louisiana history books. [View all Louisiana books]
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The Legend of Roux-Dolph the Gumbo Pot
The Legend of Roux-Dolph the Gumbo Pot
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Gumbo Weather
Gumbo Weather
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Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?
Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?
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Rainbow Rodney
Rainbow Rodney
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Praline Lady
Praline Lady
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Gumbo
Gumbo
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Cover image for Greta's Gumbo, isbn: 9781455627837
Greta's Gumbo
$19.99
Hungry Little Gator, The
Hungry Little Gator, The
$16.99
The Gumbo Gators
The Gumbo Gators
$19.99

The Legend of Roux-Dolph the Gumbo Pot

9781455627592

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When Santa is flying over the Southern bayou and his stomach growls, little Viola invites him down for some of her mother's gumbo. But wait--now Santa has eaten it all! Young readers will delight in the Christmas magic that Santa brings to the empty gumbo pot, making sure it never runs low again.
The Legend of Roux-Dolph the Gumbo Pot

Gumbo Weather

9781455627615

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Adaleigh, a young Cajun girl, has the envie for her grandmother's chicken and sausage gumbo. But there is a problem. It's summer, and Mamere does not cook her gumbo until the weather has just the right chill in the air. Adaleigh tries various get-gumbo techniques, including learning to ask for it in French, but she will have to wait. This picture book for young readers, peppered with Cajun words, celebrates the Cajun culture and the importance of generational bonds.
Gumbo Weather

Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?

9781455626038

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Believed to have originated in twelfth-century France, the king cake tradition is an homage to the wise men (three kings). In New Orleans, as in Europe, a charm or plastic baby is hidden inside the cake and whoever finds the treasure is crowned king or queen for the day. The unofficial regent is also expected to host the next king cake party--or at least provide the cake! So, of course, everyone asks "Who got the baby in the king cake?" Downing's hand-cut colorful collage illustrations accompany her original song in this joyous story designed to entertain and educate kids of all ages. The full song, and many others celebrating her Louisiana home, can be found on her album Swamp Romp: A Louisiana Dance Party for Children.
Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?

Rainbow Rodney

9781455627561

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Way down at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, a very special flamingo stood out among his krewe. For he was not just pink but red, yellow, purple, green, and even orange. Could it be from all the delicious foods that New Orleans has to offer? Young readers will eat their way through the city with Rainbow Rodney in this celebration of classic Crescent City dishes.
Rainbow Rodney

Greta's Gumbo

9781455627837

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It’s time to make gumbo, but Greta’s dad needs groceries and her baby brother is fussy. As her frazzled dad shops for gumbo ingredients, he doesn’t notice when Greta, determined to calm her brother, summons the help of a hyperactive monkey, a curious rabbit, and a frozen penguin. The baby laughs. But when a grunting elephant and a lumbering bear cause chaos, the baby wails. Yikes! Can Greta calm the baby and help Dad get groceries for Greta’s gumbo? Imagination rules in this fun story for young readers.

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Hungry Little Gator, The

9781455626847

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A Louisiana 'gator chomps his way through gumbo, po' boys, beignets, sno-balls, and more in this culinary counting tour of Bayou flavors. As his appetite grows, so do his counting skills in this adventurous meal of multiple dishes for the very young.
Hungry Little Gator, The

The Gumbo Gators

9781455627011

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"Whimsical artist Paul Schexnayder takes us on a delightful road trip through Louisiana with two festive gators. I can't think of a better way to teach Louisiana geography, not to mention our unique culture."--Cheré Dastugue Coen, author of Exploring Cajun Country: A Tour of Historic Acadiana

"A wonderful read-aloud storybook that will delight young readers and their entire family. Paul Schexnayder has a great talent for combining fun language and enchanting, colorful illustrations."--Lorraine Kingston, Books Along the Teche

Meet Fran and Van Harahan! This spicy alligator couple travel the state of Louisiana, makin' groceries for a gumbo. In their boat, they pick up rice in Crowley, sausage in Lafayette, and wild game in Shreveport and Monroe. As Fran and Van explore from the Red River to Bayou Teche and down along the old Mississippi, delighting in the delicious ingredients they find along the way, they introduce young readers to the waterways and byways of the Bayou State. Follow along as these Gumbo Gators make a gumbo fit for the whole state of Louisiana! The book is complete with a Cajun-French glossary. Author and illustrator Paul Schexnayder captures a local's perspective of his home state with his playful, folk-art-style illustrations.
The Gumbo Gators