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Andy and the Giant Zoreo!


 Andy and the Giant Zoreo was written by Ms.
Hanlon’s sixth grade class of Tallulah Academy in Tallulah, La.
in Madison Parish. Andy Ant finds a giant Zoreo cookie that will
feed every ant in Moundville for two years. Can Andy find a way
to save the cookie when a greedy bird flies away with it?
Believe was written and
illustrated by fifth grade students of Richardson Elementary
School in Minden, La. in Webster Parish. How does Gary
Grasshopper, who is missing one of his hopping legs, win a Gold
Grass Blade at the Grass Olympics?		 Believe
Bojangles



 Bojangles was written and
illustrated by third grade students of Riverbend Elementary in
West Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Bojangles cannot sleep
because of an unbearable noise. What is this terrible noise and
does Bojangles ever fall asleep.
From Riches to Rags was written
and illustrated by sixth grade students of Grace Episcopal
School in Monroe, La in Ouachita Parish. Ralph Raccoon loses his
job at the local bank during The Great Depression. This is the
story of how Ralph and his family survived the hard times in
Ouachita Parish during this period in history. These students
interviewed elders who lived in Ouachita Parish during The Great
Depression. The students recorded the information obtained from
their elders, and they wrote this book for young readers to
learn and understand the events that occurred during this era of
history.		 From Riches to Rags
Roll On Roland



 Roll On Roland was written and
illustrated by fourth grade students of Sallie Humble School in
Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Roland Roly-Poly loved to roll
so much that he became a problem to all his friends. What can
Roland do to stop rolling?
Rosa Bell’s Tale (The Great
Depression in Jackson Parish)
was written and illustrated by fourth Grade students of Weston
High School in Weston, La. in Jackson Parish. Rosa Bell Rabbit
sees her uncle in a rabbit soup line and realizes that times are
bad. How do the rabbits in Jackson Parish pull together to help
friends and family that are less fortunate? These students
interviewed elders who lived in Jackson Parish during The Great
Depression. They recorded the events as described by their
elders, and wrote this book for young readers to learn and
understand the events that occurred during this era of history. 		Rosa Bell’s Tale
Sammy Squirrel



 Sammy Squirrel was written and
Illustrated by Mrs. Poole’s Class, Central Elementary School,
Calhoun, LA
Sassy Snake’s Big Surprise was
written and illustrated by third grade students of Riverbend
Elementary in West Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Sassy Snake
learns that life can be full of surprises, even when you are a
little snake.		 Sassy Snake’s Big
Surprise
SuzieQ and the Monster Mushroom!


 SuzieQ and the Monster Mushroom was
written and illustrated by fifth and sixth grade students of
Good Shepherd Catholic School in Monroe, La., in Ouachita
Parish.SuzieQ Snail was a very hottie-tottie little snail that
always got her way, except one day when she encountered a
problem with a monster mushroom. Her dear friend Bubba Beetle, a
tough rhinoceros beetle, comes to SuzieQ’s rescue.
Tiny Rebecca’s Major Mistake in English
was written and illustrated by fourth grade students of Lee
Britain Elementary in Irving, Texas. Poor Rebecca Rabbit makes a
major mistake while on vacation in Mexico and finds that she is
without a home when she returns to Texas. Can Rebecca ever find
her home sweet home?		 Tiny Rebecca’s Major Mistake English
Tiny Rebecca’s Major Mistake in Spanish
was written and illustrated by fourth grade students of Lee
Britain Elementary in Irving, Texas. Poor Rebecca Rabbit makes a
major mistake while on vacation in Mexico and finds that she is
without a home when she returns to Texas. Can Rebecca ever find
her home sweet home?		 Tiny Rebecca’s Major Mistake Spanish
Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way


 Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way was written and illustrated by sixth grade students of Grace Episcopal in Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Antoine Alligator finds that life can be awesome even when you are a blind alligator.
Bird’s Perfect Nest was written and
illustrated by 3rd grade students of Rayville, Elementary in
Rayville, La. in Richland Parish. Bird is determined to build
the perfect nest but finds it a difficult job. Bird learns that
her nest is what she makes it.		 Bird’s Perfect Nest
Blaze Learns to Bee Himself



 Blaze Learns to Bee Himself was written and
illustrated by 6th grade students of Tallulah Academy in
Tallulah, La. in Madison Parish. Blaze does not enjoy being
different from the other bees. He tries many ways to change but
finally accepts that it is just fine to be himself.
Boley Bullfrog’s Great Leap was written and
illustrated by 4th grade students at Boley Elementary in West
Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Boley finds that when he leaves
his small pond and is faced with danger that he wishes to return
to the safety of the pond.		 Boley Bullfrog’s Great Leap
Candice Caterpillar’s
Quest For Shoes



 Candace Caterpillar’s Quest for Shoes was
written and illustrated by 4th grade students of Weston High
School in Weston, La. in Jackson Parish. Candace is on a mission
to find a shoe for every one of her tiny feet. In the end she
finds that her mission was a complete waste of time and she
decides to just enjoy life.
Freddie The Frog Thought He Was A Duck was
written and illustrated by 4th grade students at Bernice High
School in Union Parish. This book is also written in Spanish.
Poor Freddie Frog thinks he is a duck but finds that it is much
better for a frog to be a frog rather than a frog to be a duck.		 Freddie the frog thought
he was a duck
Grab Your Dreams and Fly



 Grab Your Dreams And Fly was written and
illustrated by 4th grade students of Riverbend Elementary in
West Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Edward Eagle wants to live
in the highest spot in Louisiana. After many attempts, he not
only finds the highest spot to live, but he finds the most
important spot in the state.
Hal the Hawk’s Bayou Town Adventure was
written by 5th grade students at Drew Elementary in West Monroe,
La. in Ouachita Parish. Everyone in Bayou Town is afraid of Hal
Hawk. When Hal finds himself in trouble he cannot find anyone
willing to help him.		 Hal the Hawk’s
Bayou Town Adventure
I’m all ears



 I’m All Ears was written and illustrated by
students at Grace Episcopal School in Monroe, La. in Ouachita
Parish. In this book Johnny Doo Daddy encounters many problems
due to ears that are much too long. He finally learns how to
make the best out of a bad situation.
It’s Not What It’s Quacked Up To Be was
written and illustrated by students at Ouachita Christian School
in Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Quacker Duck cannot stop
quaking. He tries many ways to stop his quaking but finds a way
to help others in spite of his quaking.		 It’s not what its quacked up to be
La rana Freddi



 Freddie Frog Thought He Was a Duck was
written and illustrated by 4th grade students of Bernice high
School in Union Parish. This book is written and read in
Spanish. Poor Freddie Frog thinks he is a duck but finds that it
is much better for a frog to be a frog rather than a frog to be
a duck.
Pierre Possum’s Big Problem was written and
illustrated by 4th grade students of Riser Elementary School in
West Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Pierre Possum cannot play
possum (pretend to play dead in order to trick his enemies)
instead he just giggles. Find out how Pierre survives many
dangerous situations in spite of the giggling.		 Peirre Possum’s
Big Problem
The Adventure of Rudy Raccoon

 The Adventure of Rudy Raccoon was written and
illustrated by 5th grade students at Spearsville High School in
Spearsville, La. in Union Parish. Rudy Raccoon decides that he
must eat the huckleberries that are on the opposite side of the
bayou. How does Rudy reach the other side of the bayou safely?
Tommy Turtle Learns a Lesson was written and
illustrated by 4th grade students of Berg Jones Elementary in
Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. Tommy Turtle learns a lesson
about telling the truth when he finds himself in a desperate
situation.		 Tommy Turtle Learns A Lesson
What’s in the egg



 What’s in the Egg was written and illustrated
by 4th grade students at Lenwil Elementary in West Monroe, La.
in Ouachita Parish. Patty Pelican is very curious about what is
in a mysterious egg, and she finds it can be very dangerous to
be overly curious.
Where Do We Find Circles was written and
illustrated by 2nd grade students at Riverbend Elementary in
West Monroe, La. in Ouachita Parish. This book tells where you
can find circles in nature, in food, and in toys.		 Where do we find circles
Where is My Mother



 Where is My Mother was written and
illustrated by 5th grade students at Tallulah Elementary in
Tallulah, La. in Madison Parish. This is a very sweet story
about a little turtle that sets out in a search to find her long
lost mother. Can she find her mother?