Bayou Beats and Stormy Streets: How the Beat Found Its Way Home

In the heart of New Orleans, the streets don't just walk-they dance. From the bayou to the French Quarter, music fills every corner, carried by the paws, claws, wings, and tails of NOLA the nutria and her friends: Gertie the gator, Louis the crawfish, Jolie the egret, and Percy the pelican. But when a storm named Katrina sweeps through, the rhythm of the city disappears, leaving quiet where jazz once played. Determined to bring back the beat, NOLA and her friends join forces with a shy trumpet boy to help neighbors rebuild-one song, one dance, and one heartbeat at a time. Bursting with Louisiana spirit, Bayou Beats and Stormy Streets is a rhythmic, hopeful tale of friendship, resilience, and the magic of music that always finds its way home. Perfect for ages 5-9, it's a celebration of culture, community, and the enduring rhythm of New Orleans.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Chad J. Achord
Published: 08/22/2025
ISBN: 9798999867605
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d