Randolph’s a petite coon dog who loves to howl, only no one else appreciates his baying. He moves deep into the swamp so as to not bother his family and finds someone who’s lost his way, a hefty man with beard pulling a sleigh who needs to get Christmas toys to little boys and girls.
“Randolph Saves Christmas” (Pelican Publishing), a Louisiana take on the Rudolph story, is the brainchild of Pat Hornsby Crochet of Montegut, a retired teacher who taught speech and theatre for more than 50 years. The adorable artwork comes from Sarah Gramelspacher of Madisonville, a graduate of UNO.
Crochet will sign “Randolph Saves Christmas” at 1 p.m. at the Chauvin Festival in Chauvin. Click here for more information.
Melissa Maloney Wallace continues her children’s coloring book series — following “It’s Great to be a NOLA Kid” and “It’s Great to be a Baton Rouge Kid” — with “It’s Great to be an Acadiana Kid,” all by Pelican Publishing of New Orleans. There’s fais do-do, courir de Mardi Gras, Mamere and the haunting Rougarou, a fun way for children to learn about South Louisiana and everything that entails.
You really need to be from New Orleans to get most of the jokes in “Jokes for Crescent City Kids” by Michael Strecker, illustrated by Vernon Smith. For example, “What do you call a fountain owned by your father? Answer: Popp’s Fountain.” If you didn’t know City Park geography, that one would sail over your head. But for those who reside in the Crescent City, this book could provide some laughs.
Other new children’s books to consider:
“From A to Zoot” by Margaret David Laborde and Rebecca Feeney Doherty. In the book, a lovable character called a zootsnoot takes the reader on a journey through the Land of Zoot to meet his friends, each of whom embodies a positive message. Additionally, the book reinforces the alphabet and colors and provides an interactive experience for the reader. Laborde is a Louisiana attorney.
“Alycat and the Friendship Friday” by Alysson Foti Bourque follows other books in the series and she will host a book release party at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 2018, at The Little Gym of Lafayette. Bourque won the Mom's Choice Award for both "Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day" and "Alycat and the Monday Blues." She is the recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Digital Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association and a finalist of the Best Book Award.
“Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First Bookmobile” by Sharlee Glenn tells the story of how a woman’s imagination gave us a library on wheels that served thousands of rural residents.
“Come Sunday: A Young Reader’s History of Congo Square” by Freddi William Evans, published by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press, offers a comprehensive guide to the New Orleans square visited by African Americans over the years, a perfect cultural reference for middle and high school students that includes more than 100 images and vital references. Evans is an independent scholar and author of “Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans,” the recipient of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities 2012 Book of the Year Award.
“Down by the River” by Andrew Weiner, illustrated by April Chu, a gorgeous picture book that celebrates fly fishing is a must for families who love to fish.
Louisiana Book News is written by award-winning author Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Her first book in each series is FREE to download as an ebook, including "Emilie," book one of The Cajun Series, "Ticket to Paradise," book one of The Cajun Embassy series and "A Ghost of a Chance," the first Viola Valentine mystery.
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