Timothy Hubble And The King Cake Party

Having recently moved to New Orleans, seven-year-old Timmy is worried about the invitation he received for a king cake party, a Mardi Gras tradition celebrating the three wise men's visit to the baby Jesus.

Serendipity: Moments in time and place — A diverse blend of storytellers from around the world share their experiences with the mystery, magic, and power of serendipity.

Young D.J. is going to be a page for the queen of Zulu, the oldest African-American parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.

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

"When a storm mixes up all the animal's voices, they must find a way to swap sounds!"--

In this variation on the traditional song "Aiken Drum," Chef Creole from New Orleans has hair of rice, eyes of red beans, and feet of beignets.

Through the use of humour, fun exercises, and a plethora of innovative and interesting selections from writers such as Dave Barry, Al Franken, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as from the film 'The Matrix', this text hones students' critical thinking skills.