September is Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate the many Latino cultures and read these tesoros! (That means treasures!) Some of these books have both English and Spanish text, so you can read both languages or just one! Cinco De Mouse-O! Mouse is entranced by the smells of Mexican food coming from the city park and finds…
Spotlight: Robots and Technology Books for Kids
Our world and its technology is changing at a rapid pace, far more rapid in this day and age than for any generation that came before. Young children in particular adapt to technology really easily. These kids' books celebrate and welcome these changes in technology in our swiftly expanding world. These are the stories of…
Cinderella Around the World- Part 2
Other Countries and Cultures Many people know Disney's version of Cinderella the best, but this tale has ancient origins in China and Egypt. There have been countless retellings and movies made and published over the years. This is Part 2 in a two-part series. In Part 1, we looked at the French origins and influences…
Cinderella Around the World- Part 1
French Origins and Influence Many people know Disney's version of Cinderella the best, but this tale has ancient origins. This character appeared in tales as far back as around 850 CE in China and 6th century BCE in Egypt, long before Charles Perrault wrote down the well-known French version. There have been countless retellings and…
Picture Book Spotlight: Celebrating New Orleans Food and Culture
Jazz Fest is fast approaching, with all of its music, food, and fun! If you'd like to celebrate Louisiana and New Orleans culture, the St. Tammany Parish library can help. We have plenty of books about local food and culture to get you in the spirit to party! Hope you're hungry! Award-winning Johnette Downing is…
Unicorn Day!
Today is Unicorn Day! We have some pretty great unicorn books for those like myself who love fantasy and mythical creatures. A Unicorn Named Sparkle Lucy sees an ad for a mail-order unicorn and sends her money in. She then dreams about her future pet and all the great things they will be able…
Picture Book Spotlight: Mermaids and Sea Creatures
Aquamarines are the birthstone for March and in days of old were said to be the treasure of mermaids. The word aquamarine comes from the Latin words for "water" and "the sea." March is an excellent month for sea creatures, whether real or make-believe, and we have a whole host of books that are a…
Children’s Books About Love
Valentine's Day is coming up and we have some great books for a loving season. This collection showcases romantic, family, friendship, and religious love. Fanny's Dream Fanny's story begins a lot like Cinderella's. She lives in the country and dreams of a nice guy to take her away to a fancy new life, but she…
Move Over, Mr. Potato Head: Books About Toys
Christmas is coming up! While the holiday season means more than just toys, most people look back on their childhoods with fond memories of a particular toy or stuffed animal that they loved very much. We have some very special books about the relationship between a child and their most favorite toy. Corduroy In this…
Picture Books: Medieval and Fantasy
The Renaissance Festival is here! Now is the perfect time to get your costume ready and practice your pirate accent. ARRRR! We also have some great Medieval- and fantasy- themed books to get you and your family hyped for a wonderful weekend. Nobody Likes A Goblin Goblin just wants to live his life in…
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