12 Days Of Mardi Gras

Repetition, alliteration, and visual humor abound in this Mardi Gras themed riff on the iconic holiday song, perfect for emerging readers and early counters. As each day of the Mardi Gras season passes, a gift is given. Each of the many, many, many gifts is familiar to those who embrace the season's traditions. Coming in twos, twelves, fives and fours, the gifts include majestic masks, floats a rolling, golden shoes, and cherished cups. Colorful illustrations provide lots of additional hijinks and engagement in this soon-to-be-classic holiday tale!

Dinosaurs parade down the streets of New Orleans during the Mardi Gras carnival. Includes glossary and related craft activity.

Introduces Mardi Gras and the Carnival festival, including the history of the holiday and how it is celebrated throughout the world.

Mimi and her parents enjoy the color and excitement of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and observe many traditional aspects of the celebration.

The definitive guide to all things Mardi Gras . . . past and present! From Twelfth Night to Ash Wednesday, New Orleans is transformed. Queens and fools, demons and dragons reign over the Crescent City. This vividly photographed book is a lively, comprehensive history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Fascinating and intimate, this book seamlessly intertwines the past with the present.

Two children participating in the traditional Mardi Gras celebration see such sights as the Zulu and Rex parades, enjoying the songs, bright costumes, and gigantic floats.

This miniature book of Gaston Goes to Mardi Grasto hang on your tree tells the story of how Gaston the green-nosedalligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers ona tour of Mardi Gras. The things he sees on his journey are the realevents that take place during Carnival! In Cajun country, Gaston joins aCourir du Mardi Gras group, enjoys spicy gumbo, and dances in a faisdo-do until dawn.Gastons voyage then leads him to New Orleans for even more newsights. On his way, he spies a secret krewe building beautiful floats.Gaston gets to ride along with the Krewe of Zulu as they deliver paintedcoconuts to the crowds who are yelling, "Throw me something,Mister!" The magnificent parade of Rex, King of Carnival, delightsGaston. The festivities continue late into the night as krewe membersdance the night away at magical balls. Come join Gaston in his Mardi Grasdiscovery!

Delphine Denise likes things BIG. And what's bigger than a Mardi Gras prize? "Kids will connect with Delphine's holiday excitement, even when it causes trouble, and learn from the mistakes she makes."—Booklist Every year, Delphine Denise Debreaux and her friends ride their bikes together in the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade. But this year, there's a shiny prize for best float—and Delphine Denise just has to win it. How can her friends remind Delphine Denise what the parade is really all about? This joyful picture book, inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't everything, and the best way to let the good times roll is in the company of friends.