Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival byKirby Larson & Mary Nethery, illustrated by Jean Cassels. Bobbi and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. But not Bobbi and Bob Cat—they still had each other. Only by staying together could they survive. This is the story of their remarkable friendship. $16.99

Feliciana Feydra LeRoux: A Cajun Tall Tale by Tynia Thomassie. Gather round y’all—here’s a story about a li’l girl by the name of Feliciana Feydra LeRoux, who lives deep in the depths of Cajun country. I tell you, that child’s grampa spoils her rotten! But there’s one thing Grampa just won’t let Feliciana do—go alligator hunting in the swamp with all the menfolk. And naturally that’s the one thing Feliciana wants to do most of all! This exciting adventure includes a whimsical recipe for perfecting your own Cajun accent. $15.99

Goodnight NOLA by Cornell P. Landry. People of all ages will enjoy this rhythmic salute to red beans and rice, poboys, celebrated chefs, music, historic landmarks, the sporting scene and many other features of the Crescent City. An excellent introduction for young children and a wonderful souvenir. $16.95

The Cajun Cornbread Boy by Dianne de Las Casas. Down on the bayou in the heart of Cajun country lives a little old woman who is very lonely. One day, she decides to make a cornbread boy. Taking down her grand-mere’s magical black iron skillet, she adds all the right ingredients, careful not to forget a big dash of cayenne pepper. When the cornbread boy pops out of the oven, he blinks his chili-pepper eyes, sprouts arms and legs, and sprints out the door before the old woman can catch him. Through the swamp and past the creatures curiously sniffing after him, the cornbread boy runs until he meets an artful alligator who is in for one spicy surprise. In this flavorful retelling of the classic Gingerbread Boy tale, international storyteller extraordinaire Dianne de Las Casas presents a delightful romp through Cajun country that will have readers of all ages hungry for more. $15.95

Chef Creole by Johnette Downing. Award-winning singer and songwriter Johnette Downing teams up with Deborah OusleyKadair for another perfect storybook, which celebrates life in Louisiana and introduces young readers to the spice of Southern culture and food. To the tune of the traditional song “Aiken Drum,” Downing puts together the quintessential Cajun ingredients to make the ultimate Creole man. With legs made of French bread and hair made of rice, Chef Creole comprises all of the South’s most favorite foods and teaches children about the many flavors of Louisiana. “Chef Creole” includes a glossary of Louisiana fare, including boudin, cayenne pepper, and beignets. Kadair’s collage-style illustrations make it easy for children to interact with the book and point out the foods that help build Chef Creole himself. $15.95

Today is Monday in Louisiana by Johnette Downing. On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po’ boys. On Wednesday, gumbo is served, and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing another unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table. Today Is Monday in Louisiana, based on a song by New Orleans singer/songwriter Johnette Downing, rhythmically takes children through a culinary calendar, noting a meal a day that represents the best of Cajun, Creole, African, and French foods. Includes a glossary and a recipe for red beans and rice. $15.95

Cajun Alphabet by James Rice. In this new full-color volume, Gaston, the friendly green-nosed alligator makes a new appearance and in the process provides the setting for an intriguing and practical lesson in Cajun French. Along with Rice’s striking illustrations, a glossary of essential Cajun words is provided. $17.95

Cajun Night Before Christmas by James Rice. St. Nicholas piles his skiff high with toys and hitches it to eight flying alligators on the bayou. $15.95

Gumbo Goes Downtown by Carol Talley. Unable to scare anybody, Gumbo the watchdog runs away to the French Quarter of New Orleans in search of a new identity. $16.95

Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party by Cecelia Dartez. While attending a birthday party aboard a historic St. Charles Line streetcar, Jenny Giraffe has the opportunity to learn about the history of New Orleans. $15.95

Mimi’s First Mardi Gras by Couvillion & Moore. $15.95

There Was an Ol’ Cajun by Deborah Kadair. In this inventive retelling of There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, an old Cajun accidentally swallows a gnat, a mosquito, a raccoon, and other swamp creatures. But when he tries to swallow an alligator, he gets a big surprise! Collage-style illustrations will enchant young readers as they enjoy the catchy, clever rhymes. $15.95

Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell. From the creators of “Petite Rouge” comes another lively Cajun tale, where ol’ Claude the gator forces three pigs to question their choice of construction materials. $16.95

Barack by Jonah Winter. This is a journey that began in many places. It began in Kansas, home of Barack’s mother. It began in Africa, home of Barack’s father. It began in Hawaii one moonlit night, the night that Barack was born. Sometimes it was a lonely journey. Sometimes it was an enchanted journey. But throughout this most unusual ride, this boy often wondered: “Who am I? Where do I belong?” Jonah Winter and AG Ford re-create the extraordinary story behind the rise of the inspirational icon Barack Obama in this stunning picture book. $17.99

The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness by Collin Thompson. George lives alone with his grandmother. One day on his way home from school, George visits the animal shelter. There, in the very last cage, is Jeremy, a dog who looks as lost and as lonely as George. When Jeremy goes home to live with George and his grandmother, both their lives change. $15.95

Adele & Simon in America by Barbara McClintock. In this enchanting picture-book sequel to “Adele & Simon,” Adele and her younger brother return in a cross-continental adventure that reflects the vitality of early-20th-century America, from the Boston Public Garden to San Francisco’s Chinatown. $16.96

Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem by Chris Monroe. A loud Arooga Boom Clang Clang, awakens Chico Bon Bon (from “Monkey with a Tool Belt”) early one morning. Armed with his vast number of tools, he seeks the root of the noise. A cross-section of the mansion-size tree house shows the enormity of Chico’s task, and the source of the problem is certain to provoke laughs. Tiny ink detailing (every room of the house is distinctively patterned) lends a miniaturist charm, and the humor in Chico’s industrious solution (delineated into step-by-step panels) warrants repeat readings.

Ladybug Girl & Bumblebee Boy by David Soman and Jacky Davis. As Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, Lulu and Sam save the playground from hairy monsters and big mean robots, and have their very own parade on the bouncy dinosaurs. They figure out that when they work together, they can create fun games that they both like to play. $16.99

A Carousel Tale by Elisa Kleven. The dreamy blue crocodile from “Ernst” returns, and his favorite carousel animal to ride is the dog. When the dog’s wooden tail comes loose just before winter, Ernst is allowed to keep it until spring, and he soon transforms the tail into something wonderful. $15.99