Local Books

Readers of all ages will enjoy this funny classic.

Read to find out why Crab and Crawfish are no longer friends and learn a valuable lesson.

Down in a southern swamp, a family of crawfish face a big problem. Their three sons have grown too large and their nice, cozy den is now uncomfortably crowded.

Surrounded by the waters of the Mississippi, the blooming magnolias, and the buzzing mosquitoes, a solitary raccoon made his home in a cypress trunk.

Young readers will follow along as Sassy travels the state of Louisiana, enjoying music in New Orleans, picking strawberries in Ponchatoula, and touring the swamps.

Bright, cheerful art perfectly complements this sweet story and captures the innocent joy of a child’s first Mardi Gras.

MaLou and Rodney love the decorated tree in town and can’t wait to do a fancy tree in their own home.

Deep in the bayou where critters reside lived a lovable little crawfish they all knew as Clyde.

This picture book for young readers, peppered with Cajun words, celebrates the Cajun culture and the importance of generational bonds.

The curious Cajun kid is back again for another adventure, this time to explore our Gulf Coast ecosystem!

From the duo who created When I Was an Alligator comes this latest adventure of a curious Cajun kid. Follow along as she mysteriously transforms

A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new addition to the bestselling How to... series is all about welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn how to get ready for the baby, how to make the baby laugh, and how to help Mom an

In this board book, Huey the pelican is learning his Louisiana colors.

The Lucky to Live in Louisiana book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations.

It's hot in Louisiana—hotter than a beignet, hotter than an alligator's back, hotter than Maw-Maw's red beans and rice!

Show your child you love them with every letter of the alphabet in this ABC board book!

From seven snoballs to eleven dogs in the krewe and beyond, this lively book counts from one to fifteen with fanciful depictions of Crescent City icons.

This is a must for the bookshelf of any family with a car!

On the way to the sea three young shrimp, who are traveling with their troop, decide to swim away in search of fun and adventure.

Are you ready to swing? Discover the wonders of jazz: How to get in the groove, what it means to play a solo, and the joy of singing along in a call-and-response.

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.

Take a magical journey through the New Orleans Mardi Gras as the littlest fans learn their ABCs with the help of some animal friends!

Geaux Tigers! This story features a fun animal finger puppet toy built into the board book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one.

From A to Z they capture the sights of the city in New Orleans' historic French Quarter.

This book tackles topics such as types of lures, where to fish, and what equipment you will need, along with the basics of cleaning, filleting, and cooking your final catch.