Tall Critter Tales

New picture book · Coming December 1, 2026

A Bird called Boo and a Snake named Lou

A jungle friendship story from Tall Critter Tales, written by Jeremy Houchens.

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Launching Dec 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central

Tell me when it's outFree coloring page
Book cover: A Bird called Boo and a Snake named Lou by Jeremy Houchens, showing a red parrot and a yellow snake in a jungle

Meet the critters

Boo, a bright red, yellow and blue parrot, flying through the jungle

Boo

the parrot

A colorful bird who loves to soar above the jungle trees.

Lou, a smiling yellow snake coiled on a rock

Lou

the snake

A friendly snake with a big smile. Who says a bird and a snake can't be pals?

Duke, a sleepy tan dog napping on a purple cushion

Duke

the dog

A sleepy pup who never says no to a good nap.

Book cover: Lazy Duke by Jeremy Houchens, a dog asleep on a porch

Coming February

Lazy Duke

Lazy Duke is coming February! Our next Tall Critter Tale stars Duke, the sleepiest dog around. Join the list to hear first.

Boo and Lou coloring book cover

Bundle

Storybook + coloring book

Read the story, then color it in! A storybook and coloring book bundle is on the way.

Black and white coloring page of Boo the parrot flying through the jungle

Free printable coloring page

Print Boo's jungle page for home, class or story time. Grab your crayons!

Download the PDF

Letter size, 1 page.

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