Encourages reading
Story-first, screen-free
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Builds creativity
Hands-on STEM play
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Intentional moments
Real family time
as easy as one, two, three
How it works
Everything you need is in the box. Read the story, follow the pictures, and watch New Orleans rise brick by brick.
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Read the story
Start the adventure together and let Gator Gus guide the way through the heart of New Orleans.
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Follow the build
Easy step-by-step instructions live right in the book. Turn the page and build along with the story.
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Build & play
Bring the story to life, then keep playing - memories that last long after the final page.
learning in disguise
More than a book.
It's early learning kids beg for.
Brick & Bayou beautifully merges narrative comprehension with spatial engineering. By building the features they read about, children reinforce vocabulary and sequence recall in a tangible way - while problem-solving and fine-motor skills grow with every brick.
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Literacy
Vocabulary, comprehension & sequence recall
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Stem
Spatial reasoning, engineering & fine motor
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Connection
Screen-free time the whole family shares
EDUCATOR APPROVED
"An exceptional tool for early childhood literacy and STEM. It reinforces vocabulary and sequence recall in a highly tangible way - an excellent addition to any elementary classroom."
— A retired principal who still loves to see children learn through play
straight from the bayou
Meet the brain behind the bayou
Brick & Bayou Stories was dreamed up by a 7-year-old with a big imagination and a whole lot of Louisiana in her heart. Gator Gus started as her idea - a friendly gator who'd show kids everywhere the streetcars, riverboats, and beignets she loves about New Orleans.
Every kit is built around that spark: real stories, hands-on building, and the belief that the best adventures start with a good book. Handcrafted with love, right here in Louisiana.
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Proudly built by a young Louisiana mind
read it · build it · love it
Shop the kit
Grab the complete story set, or add extra bricks to build again and again.
Complete Story Set
Gator Gus Visits New Orleans - the 16-page storybook plus 100+ bricks. Everything you need in one box.
$35.00
Bricks Only
Already have the book? Add another set of 100+ bricks so everyone can build along.
$18.99
Ages 5+ · Contains small parts · Ships from Louisiana
Families are obsessed
Real reviews from real families building right along with Gator Gus.
Worth every penny.
The quality of both the book and the bricks exceeded my expectations. This isn't just another toy — it's an experience.
Sarah M. · Texas
My daughter didn't realize she was reading.
Normally I have to convince her to read. With Brick & Bayou, she couldn't wait to find out what she got to build next.
David S. · Florida
Perfect family activity.
We built every model together after dinner. Instead of everyone doing their own thing, we were laughing, reading, and building together.
Chelsea S. · Mississippi
the adventure continues
More stories are on the way.
Gus has a lot more of Louisiana to explore. Be first to know when the next book-and-brick set drops - plus early-bird pricing for our list.
