Budding ballerinas will love the humorous illustrations paired with accurate and friendly explanations of dance terms, making the moves easy to understand and remember for both young learners and anyone who loves dance. A graduate of Nicholls State University, she lives with her books, drawings, dreams and family along Bayou Lafourche, the same bayou on which she grew up. Hungry Little Gator (River Road Press) Alexis Braud Illustrated by Allison Dugas Behan. The NOLA. Design by Scott Campbell on a 12"x12" canvas…. For those who have lost their way in the kitchen, there is an answer. })(); Newsletters: Playdate Latest NOLA family-friendly stuff Connections Special needs in NOLA. Down in the swamps of Louisiana, Papa Noël has During the twentieth century, much of the riverfront was dedicated to industry and commerce and port authorities even…. West and East: Uptown and Downtown. Her message is spoken at Preservation Hall, it’s hiding in the stacks at Euclid Records, and at the House of the Professor, Tipitina’s way uptown. He’s hit his head and forgotten who he is. This month, I feature two solidly Louisiana children’s picture books. ; The Unhuggables; A Number of Crows; and Parade. According to legend, the Rougarou cannot count to 13, but he will keep on trying until sunrise. Click or Press Enter to view the items in your shopping bag or Press Tab to interact with the Shopping bag tooltip. We like New Orleans better too. } window.mc4wp.listeners.push( When Jackson Square was first laid out in the 1720s, it looked out over the Mississippi river. One, Two, Rougarou The Tempestuous Trial of Maybelline Merriweather Who Got the Baby in the King Cake? One, Two, Rougarou Sold Out $ 8.95 Notify me when this product is available: Notify me when this product is available: The Rougarou is the Cajun werewolf. After all, what could be more satisfying than a culinary tour with an adorable alligator who knows his way around the most delicious dishes that the Bayou State has to offer? A badge of honor. New Orleans has always had her own compass. Alexis Braud is a Cajun native, rambler, and eccentric. Submit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. It is a state of mind as well as a badge of pride. She’s trying to tell you something…put down the pen, turn off the computer, and pocket your phone. Available in Unisex Indigo. It will never do you wrong. She grew up with books and drawing pads and drew pictures of the places she knew. Come along for the adventure, as a young boy cleverly tricks the Rougarou, and has a lot of fun doing it - this board book is designed to help little ones learn how to count. With her books and art she celebrates the things that deeply matter to our lives here in Louisiana. dishes (both the queens and the cuisine!) Believe in the trinity. Pass a good time in Acadiana on this alphabetical tour of Cajun country and culture. This design is a Pre-Sale. This book follows her success with “Cajun ABC” (as illustrator); “Gumbo: A Magical Bayou Tale;” and “One, Two, Rougarou” (as author and illustrator). Recommended Books of Related Native American Legends Stories of the Road: A good : The heart. Bayou Ballet is a feathered and furry leap to center stage in this bayou-based introduction to ballet. It’s on the streets every Sunday winding through low oak trees and potholes. When she returned it was with a family, her own children, and a dream to tell the stories of her bayou. and sample favorite brunch and cocktail recipes from some ofNew Orleans’ most beloved restaurants. Did you catch all that? Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. As his appetite grows, so does his counting skills. 12"x12" canvas. Scott Campbell is publisher and founder of River Road Press, a local boutique of local and regional authors. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. South and North become River and Lake. Triblend. Join the Hungry Little Gator as he eats his way through favorite Louisiana treats! This design is a Pre-Sale. The book covers “things that geaux” from across the whole state of Louisiana. local author of Goodnight NOLA, Happy Mardi Gras, One Dat, Two Dat, Are you a Who Dat?, and more, Cornell Landry wanted to pen a ... Oh no! event : evt, As the barometric pressure drops, things tend to get weird...which is just how we like it. Christmas is in danger! In Louisiana, we take pride in doing things a little bit differently. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Beloved Alexis Braud’s works include: Cajun ABC; One, Two, Rougarou listeners: [], We have our own special ways of giving directions too. Grow Your Child's Library with Top Young Reader Series, 50% Off All Funko Wetmore Forest POP!, Plush, and More, Knock Knock Gifts, Books & Office Supplies, Buy One, Get One 50% Off Holiday Boxed Cards, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Readers of all ages will find plenty of ballet-loving creatures to dance along with, whether your preferred cavalier is the crawfish or the alligator. Blue is for liberty. He chomps his way through gumbo, poboys, beignets, snoballs, and more. The sights, sounds, and smells of all things Cajun two-step off the page as readers are introduced to the ABC’s of the unique customs of ... BRUNCH IS SERVED! Join hands with the armadillo in the pas de deux or pirouette with the panther. We don’t just go, we G-E-A-U-X! Use up arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+up arrow) and down arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+down arrow) to review and enter to select. As expected, that thing we had scheduled, the one we are dealing with and patiently awaiting to have addressed, will be delayed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. It was a great experience collaborating with my daughter to create a book that other children can learn from. Design Scott Campbell on a 12"x12" wrapped canvas. These newly-released titles are fun, educational, and wonderfully illustrated. Don't think twice, it's alright. Celebrate brunch with a side of glitter. This is a great book for any Louisiana kid who loves food and counting. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. The book is written by Alexis Braud, the prolific Cajun raconteur and illustrator whose clever rhymes are entertaining and educating an entire generation of Louisiana kids. Overall, it usually means sharing a love for food, encouraging the thrill of music, and spreading the joie de vivre every where you go. It's all about landmarks, water ways and wards... 12"x12" canvas. that leaves everyone tapping their feet. Down in the swamps of Louisiana, Papa Noël has ... Oh no! Christmas is in danger! Design by Burton Durand on a 12"x12" wrapped canvas. According to legend, the Rougarou cannot count to 13, but he will keep on trying until sunrise. ); Geauxing and good eatin’ serves up reading and counting for Louisiana families. A pledge of resilience. An ideal, a symbol, a wearable icon. It will PRINT and SHIP after October 28th. This time, Alexis surrenders the illustrating duties to the extremely capable New Orleans native Allison Behan. This one's for the most tenacious, toughest Tigers college football has ever seen those Baton Rouge Bandits. It will PRINT and SHIP after Nov 4th. One, Two, Rougarou In this Louisiana twist on a counting favorite, the Rougarou can be stopped by placing 13 small objects in a line across the doorway. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. This time, Alexis surrenders the illustrating duties to the extremely capable New Orleans native Allison Behan. A graduate of Nicholls State University, she lives with her books, drawings, dreams and family along Bayou Lafourche, the same bayou on which she grew up. } to help give you the best experience we can. 12"x12" canvas. Get our parenting e-newsletter and they won’t run with scissors. forms: { Life is better, down where it's wetter. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Things that zoom, things that crawl, things that dance, things that roll, things that fly, and things that run are all featured in this fun-filled jaunt that will satisfy lovers of planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. Original paintings by Cajun artist Alexis Braud showcase her unique style and create the…. When counting food, Louisiana style, one must include, “one sloppy Po’ Boy measured in feet,” and “four fat pralines so salty and sweet,” “seven beignets with coffee – no way to be neat.”, Things That Geaux (River Road Press) Scott and Tallulah Campbell Illustrated by Melissa Vandiver. X marks the spot. An homage to the famous backup defensive unit. Copyright © 2012-2019 Fleur De Lis Publishing. Wherever you are in the world, be a New Orleanian. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. 100% Cotton. Readers will learn, smile, and laugh as they share their own ideas about all the things that geaux. Celebrate brunch with a side of glitter. A symbol of unity. You can view Barnes & Noble’s Privacy Policy. There has never been a children’s book about St. Bernard Parish – until now! window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { These locally designed, soft enamel pins are perfect for lapels, jackets, bags, hats, and pretty much anything else you want to pin these fun little pieces to. What he said. a big problem. This joyfully illustrated book introduces little ones to all the things that move in Louisiana, whether you are down in Grand Isle, up by Grand Bayou, or near Bayou St. John. In the second half of the nineteenth century, after the disastrous floods caused by a Mississippi levee failure, the original eighteenth century 3ft. In this Louisiana twist on a counting favorite, the Rougarou can be stopped by placing 13 small objects in a line across the doorway. This means different things to different people. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. “The Hungry Little Gator” is a counting book highlighting Louisiana foods, and the hungry little gator who eats them. One, Two, Rougarou Regular price $10.99 Bugs on the Rug Regular price $8.95 Sold out Who Got the Baby In The King Cake ? high levee protecting New Orleans from flooding was heightened several times, creating a barrier between the city and the river. White is for government. One day she left that bayou to embark on great adventures and learn about the world. The colors of the United States and France, worn by their daughter New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the gorgeous Auto Suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. It's our flag. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. As a father-daughter team, we hope to inspire a discussion about all the unique aspects of the Pelican State, from how we get around to the ways we stamp our feet and sway to the beat. of wife Holly Kern’s fanciful story about overcoming differences and the joys of friendship.In singsong rhyming verse, Holly Kern takes readers on a dreamlike tour ... Based on a song from Johnette Downing's Boogie Woogie Bugs album, Bugs on the Rug ... Based on a song from Johnette Downing's Boogie Woogie Bugs album, Bugs on the Rug 12"x12" canvas. SCROLL DOWN FOR A LIST OF EVENTS FOR EACH AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR, AND … callback: cb Members save with free shipping everyday! This book was written by my 9-year-old daughter Tallulah and I, after a friend (John Cavalier of Cavalier House Books) in Denham Springs, Louisiana, suggested it. The book is bright, colorful, and airy and Alison captures kids attention with her whimsical illustrations of that hungry little gator. Wow...that sounded strange... Design by Collin Miller on a 12"x12" wrapped canvas. The street names of New Orleans: as complex and contentious as the people. This is the first book that either of us have written. Don’t wait until it’s convenient for you – she’s trying to tell you something NOW. Rougarou Stories The Roogaroo: Scary Monster of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa: Michif folktale about a woman's encounter with a rugaru. Along the banks of the mighty Rio Grande River lies the heart of Southern Texas—the Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Standard directions need not apply. Immerse yourself in the gorgeous ... BRUNCH IS SERVED! With wonderful, colorful Illustrations by New Orleans resident Melissa Vandiver.