Fairy tales and folk tales are a big part of any given culture. These stories help to teach and entertain children of all ages in a way that helps them make con
Snowy Winter Books
This cold weather is the perfect time for a book, and these books will make you want to get cozy with some hot cocoa next to the fire!
Snow
This is a poetic l
All About Kwanzaa!
Habari Gani? (Or in English, "How are you?" or "What's the news?")
If you don't know Swahili already, you just learned some! This is a greeting for the holiday
Holiday Food in Picture Books
Many countries celebrate a harvest festival. In today's America, we celebrate Thanksgiving and people think about what they are thankful for and celebrate with
Celebrate Autumn with Kids’ Books You Can Fall Into!
We are almost halfway into Autumn, and the air is finally cooler! What better time than to curl up with a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a good book. We have
Kids Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
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…
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