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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?