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Through charming rhymes, craftsman-like images, and a sweet feeling of nostalgia, the lyrical narrative paints a beautiful picture of New Orleans’ families and architecture.
Nana, in the endearing way of grandmothers, tells Sara of the importance of rice for their family and explains why her pa has to work so long and hard. Sara, reluctant at first, slowly begins to listen to the story and actually to participate in telling it. Together, they make a delicious, sweet rice pie, and, soon, the two are singing a song that spans the generations of their family. Hardcover.
It’s time for Hanukkah, and Nathan and his grandfather decide to visit the city. There are many shops with new toys and mouth-watering candy, but Nathan has saved his money all year for one thing—his very own menorah.
Originally published in 1971, this book was hailed as the most comprehensive collection of photos, paintings, and drawings documenting the history, development, and customs of the city of New Orleans that has ever been produced. From La Salle’s claim of the Louisiana territory in the name of France in 1682 to the decisive Battle of New Orleans in 1815 to the rapid growth of the mid- to late-nineteenth century, historian Leonard V. Huber provides a chronological study of this unforgettable city that is both extensive and educational.
In New Orleans, cemeteries are known as “cities of the dead.” New Orleans families, organizations, and benevolent societies build lasting monuments, from the simple to the ornate, to their loved ones. Many of the more lavish monuments are known throughout the city as landmarks. Like all New Orleans architecture, the cemeteries capture the unique character of the Crescent City. Paperback.
The homes and hosts of the Crescent City effervesce during the holiday season. In this intimate volume, author Bonnie Warren and photographer Cheryl Gerber highlight the elaborate decorations, history, public festivities, and exclusive gatherings of yuletide. From réveillon dinners to family repasts, feast on the unique spirit showcased in luxurious photographs and intriguing profiles.
Mother Goose takes a trip down South in this new and hilarious collection of nursery rhymes. A cast of classical characters is reimagined on a streetcar, in the French Quarter, and on the bayous. Come celebrate the fun of the Crescent City with such rhymes as “Peter, Peter Gumbo Mixer,” “Old King Rex,” and “Sing a Song of Parades.” Witty and charming, these jazzy rhymes will delight every Jacques and Gilles.
Originally published in 1971, this book was hailed as the most comprehensive collection of photos, paintings, and drawings documenting the history, development, and customs of the city of New Orleans that has ever been produced. From La Salle’s claim of the Louisiana territory in the name of France in 1682, to the decisive Battle of New Orleans in 1815, to the fast-growing city of the mid- to late-nineteenth century, historian Leonard V. Huber provides a chronological study of this unforgettable city which is both extensive and educational. Hardcover.
This clever, Texas-size, Texas-style tale has entertained audiences for more than forty years. A Western Santa Claus-decked out in Levis, ten-gallon Stetson, cowboy vest, and with a bandana around his neck-makes his Christmas journey on a buckboard piled high with presents. Hardcover.
New York City is famous for its museums, notably the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and, of course, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, dozens of lesser-known museums dot the city. This taste of over seventy of those museums is filled with the riches, beauty, and intellectual stimulation found at each institution. From the AIA Center for Architecture to the Ukrainian Museum, visitors to and natives of New York will delight in these unique gems.
Food is a wonderful resource for the body and the mind—it nourishes bodily needs and nurtures emotional stability. Too often, however, people use food to replace or negate their feelings rather than to balance them. Inspired by cooking methods, nutritional content, and even Taoist dietary principles, Marci Izard has grouped her recipes by how they make you feel—“Refreshed,” “Peaceful,” “Comforted,” “Treated,” or “Indulged.” In doing so, she aims to eradicate the habit of “disorderly eating” and create a positive eating experience, which will bring you to a state of balance and joy.
What a day to become a man. April 22, 1889, was only the biggest day in the entire state. It was the day that two million acres of “unassigned lands” were given away to the first person to pound a stake into it. Although he has long dreamed of such a moment, Pa is unable to claim a new home for his family due to an injury. “I can do it, Pa,” says nine-year-old Jesse, “I can get us some land.” So it’s up to the boy to race for his family’s future.
Sing along to the Latino version of the “B-I-N-G-O” round song as young readers learn about the holiday Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Mexican culture and heritage with Pablo and his calf, Rodeo, as they head to school for the fiesta. When the pair arrives at school, however, Rodeo wreaks havoc in the building and sends Pablo into a panic.
This tale takes readers on a romp into the Wild West and reveals how America’s favorite cowboy invented the ten-gallon hat. In an attempt to cover his noggin, Pecos Bill wears a baseball cap, a firefighter’s helmet, and even a tree branch, until he finally comes up with the right solution. Kids will laugh at his hilarious antics and enjoy searching for the armadillo and the salamander, hidden on each page. Vibrant illustrations capture the comedic tone of the story and a glossary offers a list of cowboy terms.
The Pelican Guide to Historic Homes and Sites of Revolutionary America Volume I: New England describes the landmarks of the six New England states—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The history and location of each site is carefully described, and includes useful information about admission policies. Paperback.
The sprawling marshland of the lower Mississippi has spawned one of the most interesting indigenous cultures in all America—the Cajuns. Since the eighteenth century, they have clung to their ways, including their remarkable French-based patois, their deep love of the land and water around them, their world-famous cuisine, and their enviable love of life. Paperback.
Little Red Riding Hood lives in the hearts of many—instilling in children everywhere a fear of cloaks and big, bad wolves, of course! Way down south in Louisiana there lives a girl named Clotilde, but everyone calls her Petite Rouge because of the beautiful cloak she wears.