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📚 New Releases

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Martin Moo's Bowl of Stew Is Officially Here!

The stew pot is on and the book is out in the world. A look back at the journey from journal scribble to published picture book.

🎪 Book Festivals

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Come See Us at the South Coast Book Festival

Martin's booth is getting the full farmhouse treatment — gingham, warm wood, and one very happy cow. Here's how to find us.

🍎 Teacher Ideas

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Five Ways to Use Bowl of Stew in Your Classroom

From morning-meeting SEL talks to sequencing lessons — practical ideas from an assistant principal who's tried them all.

📖 Reading Tips

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The Read-Aloud Magic Every Family Can Make

You don't need funny voices (though they help). Simple ways to turn ten minutes of reading into your child's favorite part of the day.

🍲 Louisiana Food

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What Makes a Louisiana Stew a LOUISIANA Stew?

The holy trinity, the roux, and the history in every pot — a delicious little lesson to share with your kids.

🐄 Behind the Scenes

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How Martin Moo Got His Name

Martin was born in a college notebook long before he ever reached a bookshelf. The origin story, straight from Dr. Chatman.

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