Local Hardcover Books

A perfect baby shower gift, this beautifully illustrated baby memory book allows families to record all the milestones of a uniquely Louisiana childhood!

A Louisiana ’gator chomps his way through gumbo, po’ boys, beignets, sno-balls, and more in this culinary counting tour of Bayou flavors.

From its festive Mardi Gras parades to its wildlife-filled swamps, Louisiana is a state of great diversity. P is for Pelican: is an alphabet book that introduces readers young and old to the culture, history, and wonders of this Gulf state.

Read to find out what goes on at the zoo when everyone goes home!

Learn your alphabet the New Orleans way!

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.

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

This is a story for all ages about a little man named "Fan...Fan I Am".

Way down at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, a very special flamingo stood out among his krewe.

You and your little one will love this local twist on an old classic.

Artful images grace the pages of this alphabet book; a visual feast of Louisiana's wildlife accompanied by informative facts and lyrical descriptions.

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

Shannon Kelley Atwater shares a sweet story of friendship and community celebrating the differences that make individuals special and overcoming the stereotypes that separate them.

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

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.

The Littlest Streetcar gains respect with the other streetcars.

You're not gonna taste this little beignet!

Readers of all ages will enjoy this funny classic.

This lighthearted twist to the often dark oral traditions of the Cajun werewolf is sure to make children laugh, and hopefully wildly dream. 

Share the history of New Orleans with your youngest family members. This fun children’s book featuring Brennan’s very own famous turtles will captivate young readers.

Follow a curious Cajun kid as she magically and mysteriously transforms into a series of wetlands creatures

Get ready to stomp and chomp to that mambo beat!

Sing along with the Carnival version of the favored nursery rhyme “The Wheels on the Bus.”

Learn the history of Louisiana with this book by award-winning musician Johnette Downing.