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Brer Rabbit
Welcome to the Old Plantation, a place where rabbits trick, foxes hunt, turtles race, possums play dead, and bears wing upside-down, and everyone just gets caught up in the laughter and music of life. You will too. The book is oversized with very colorful pictures illustrated by Don Daily and the text is in larger print (not "large print" per se) with 7 of Joel Harris' stories: Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and the Peanut Patch, Brer Rabbit Goes Fishing for Suckers, Dead Foxes Tell no Tales, The Great Race, Why Mr. Possum Loves Peace, Brer Fox Goes Hunting, Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit, and the Tar-Baby.
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The Story of Little Black Sambo
A children’s book by Helen Bannerman, a Scot living in India, was first published in 1899. In the tale, the little boy has to sacrifice his new red coat and his new blue trousers and his new purple shoes to four tigers, including one that wears his shoes on his ears, but Sambo outwits these predators and returns safely home, where he eats 169 pancakes for his supper. The story takes place in a fairy tale India and the tigers racing around the tree are turned into ghee, rendered as butter. Illustrations by Christopher Bing
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Epossumondas
Epossumondas is the story of a foolish possum that is adored by his Mama and Auntie. Each day, Mama sends Epossumondas to visit his Auntie, and Auntie sends Epossumondas home with a gift. Epossumondas brings each gift home according to his Mama's directions. Unfortunately, Epossumondas is unable to determine the best way to carry the gift home. He applies Mama's most recent directions to the new gift.
Salley includes a note to explain "noodlehead" stories. This is a great read-aloud for kindergarten-third grade! The language in the story leads the reader to read with a Southern accent. Coleen Salley and Janet Stevens fit the text and illustrations on the pages perfectly so that nothing is revealed too soon.
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Clovis Crawfish and His Friends
Friendship is the underlying subject as the beauty and dangers of bayou life are depicted for young readers in this, the very first volume in the landmark series.
A curious crawfish, Clovis always wants to know why and what things are. He wonders why his bayou is called "Tail of the Frog," when frogs don't even have tails. Bertile Butterfly couldn't care less-she's interested in only one thing-flowers. And when Clovis finally discovers his, he hardly has time to dwell on it.
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Les Trois Cochons
Children will howl with laughter as les trois cochons (three little pigs) outwit the wily loup-garou (wolf) in this Cajun twist to the classic tale. They'll even learn some Cajun French and, as a little lagniappe (something extra), how to make grillades and grits with the enclosed recipe. Piglet brothers 'Ti Joe, 'Ti Claude, and 'Ti Frére have reached the age when Mamére Cochon must send them out into the great big world to seek their fortunes. As they venture out on their own, they must each find, or build, their own homes. At the same time, they must be ever on the lookout for the hungry loup-garou.
With a little porcine persistence, the intrepid trio is bound to achieve their goals and live happily ever after-much to the delight of youngsters everywhere
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Louie the Buoy: A Hurricane Story
A beacon/channel marker in the Bay of St. Louis was lovingly nicknamed "Louie the Buoy" by the children growing up along Sandy Hook Drive. They watched for its blinking light at night, and sailed, fished, and swam around it during the day. Amid all the devastation left by Hurricane Camille, the children were most concerned about the fate of the missing Louie.
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Gumbo Goes Downtown
Take a journey with Gumbo, the dog, where he discovers a world of new experiences and meets a colorful cast of characters. Hardcover book by Carol Talley.
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Jenny Giraffe Discovers the French Quarter
"Run, Jenny, quickly! Don't let them take you to the zoo! Find a new home, my dear!" urged Jenny Giraffe's mother after the door to their truck popped open during a minor accident on the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Afraid of life in the zoo, the little giraffe did as her mother said, running down the narrow streets and slipping through an open gate into a beautiful courtyard. Lonely and scared, Jenny is befriended by Claude and Angelle, a couple of French heritage who agree to help Jenny keep from being discovered and returned to the zoo. They tell Jenny that by mixing in with the unusual street performers and costumed entertainers, Jenny can wander through the busy streets unnoticed, and follow her true calling-painting!
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Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party
Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party is a clever introduction to the history of the Garden District, Uptown New Orleans, and the St. Charles Streetcar Line. It helps children appreciate the unique scenery of the city. Meanwhile, it encourages them to recognize similar attractions in their own neighborhoods.
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The Lady with the Alligator Purse
A picture book version of the popular jump-rope rhyme in which only the famed lady with the alligator purse can cure the baby after he drinks the bathwater, eats the soap, and tries to put the bathtub down his throat. Color illustrations accompany the rhyming text. Board book.
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Petite Rouge
When her grand-mere comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mre some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea. Before long, they have Claude running back to the bayou where he belongs.
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Cendrillon A Cajun Cinderella
Children will be captivated by this classic's New Orleans setting and by the vibrant illustrations. As lagniappe (something extra), Cajun-French words and phrases are used throughout the English text. Translations of the French words, along with a pronunciation guide, make this story educational as well as entertaining. As in Cinderella, Cendrillon is pestered by la belle-mère (her stepmother) and les belles-soeurs (her stepsisters) but is helped by the bayou creatures who are ses bon amis (her good friends) and by la marraine (her fairy godmother). However, in New Orleans, the big event is Rex's Mardi Gras ball. Rex, also known as Ovey Thibeaux, hopes to meet his wife at the ball. As fate would have it, Cendrillon and Ovey fall en amour (in love). While the essence of the original story remains, the influence of New Orleans is evident on every page, from historic St. Louis Cathedral to the included recipe for quick and easy red beans and rice.
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Cajun Folktales
Lapin, the clever rabbit, his friend Bouki, the slow-witted wolf, and their friends encounter adventure, competition, and romance throughout the bayous of Louisiana in this collection of entertaining and educational tales.
In "The Escape," Lapin has a playful adventure as he tries to outwit a very hungry bear. "La Poussière (The Dust)" tells how Bouki, Lapin, and others compete to win the hand of the most beautiful bride in the entire swamp. "Compère Crapaud's Ride" reveals the cleverness of the toad determined to do anything to marry the girl he loves. Drawing on the rich oral tradition of the Cajun people, Cajun Folktales collects six of the best children's stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Told in the tradition of Brer Rabbit, these stories are accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Patrick Soper
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Cajun Alphabet
Gaston the green-nosed alligator leads young readers through the alphabet, giving them a clever and practical lesson in Cajun French.
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Nicky The Swamp Dog
Nicky The Swamp Dog is the true story of an amazing little dog (Rat Terrier) that finds a home with a swamp guide in the Atchafalaya River Basin in southern Louisiana. She grows up to be an accomplished scout, retriever and “assistant swamp guide,” befriending children and adults on swamp tours. The story is lavishly illustrated with color photography of Nicky and her friends, both animal and human, as well as the swamp environment in which they live. The book is suited for children Third Grade and higher, as well as anyone who enjoys nice nature photography.
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See You Later Alligator!
A new school can be scary, but the kids at River Bottom School make it easy to say goodbye to Mom and Dad. Come join the fun-and don't meander, salamander.
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Jenny Giraffe's Mardi Gras Ride
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is perhaps the only place where a giraffe named Jenny would not draw any attention. In this adventure, Jenny Giraffe learns all there is to know about Mardi Gras. She learns that purple, green, and gold are the Mardi Gras colors and what they represent. Jenny's friends, Angelle, Claude, T-Boy, and Lita, teach her about king cakes, parades, floats, and "throws." Aboard the Smokey Mary float, Jenny and her mother wear masks and throw beads, cups, doubloons, and toys to all of the parade goers. Jenny's first Mardi Gras is truly one she will never forget.
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A Mardi Gras Dictionary
Explains in dictionary format the history and traditions of the pre-Lenten celebration in Louisiana.
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Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras
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!
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Mimi's First Mardi Gras
Mimi awakens on Fat Tuesday morning and hurries to a breakfast of hot beignets (French doughnuts). At the table, Mimi's parents explain Mardi Gras traditions such as king cake, and the observances of Ash Wednesday and Lent. Afterwards, dressed in colorful costumes, they depart for a day of Carnival excitement and parade watching. Perched on her father's shoulders at the Zulu parade, Mimi watches the bustling crowd enjoying Mardi Gras. Shouts of "Throw me something, mister!" fill the air as ornately-costumed krewe members toss trinkets, beads, and doubloons from atop the passing floats. Using her youthful ingenuity, Mimi uses her crown to catch some of the shower of treasures, souvenirs of "that special day which only comes once a year."
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