Name: 12 Days of Mardi Gras
Brand: Melissa Thibault
SKU: 9781455626403
Price: 14.99 USD
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12 Days of Mardi Gras

9781455626403

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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!

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The New Orleans Twelve Days of Christmas

9781455624539

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Christmas in the Crescent City is unique. Welcome to the land of secondliners, oyster po’ boys, shotgun houses, and king cakes. This holiday picture book celebrates the special quirkiness of New Orleans.

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The Little Bead Tree

9781455626366

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In New Orleans, a little oak tree asks Grand Oak why it is so small in comparison. The Grand Oak replies that the young one is special and one day everyone will see. As the seasons change and the tree grows, the young tree continues to ask why it isn’t as big, or as full of leaves, or strong and study. With a gentle voice the Grand Oak encourages and guides the small oak to have patience, stay grounded, and have trust in the future. When that future arrives, the Grand Oak celebrates the little trees uniqueness in this inspiring tale that encourages us to nurture the young and guide them towards their own unique nature.

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The Flying Horses of City Park

9781455624713

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A girl and her nana take the streetcar to City Park in New Orleans for a big day on the carousel. The “flying horses” are not only beautiful and exciting but have an interesting story behind them. This charming picture book brings both the thrill and the history of this beloved icon of the Crescent City to life for young readers.

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Things that Geaux

9781455626014

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In unique Louisiana style, Scott Campbell and daughter Tallulah present an alphabet of things that geaux! Things that zoom, things that crawl, things that dance, things that roll, things that fly, and things that run are all featured in this fun-filled jaunt for emerging readers who need to move. Whether you are down in Grand Isle or up by Grand Bayou or are just visiting the Pelican State, you’ll find a cleverly illustrated alphabet of items to identify. Each page features multiple things that move and start with the same letter. Labels assist emerging readers as they match words to images and encourage a discussion of things that go in their lives. A perfect choice for classroom, travel, and family reading!

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Oak Tree, The

9781455627172

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Life is good for an old Southern oak tree and the family who lives next to it. The tree enjoys watching the children play around it. The family enjoys the shade it provides. Everything seems so perfect. Then, one day, a bad storm heads their way. The oak tree, which has experienced many storms, senses great danger. Its immediate concern is for the family it loves. What will become of the tree? Or the family? Will they see each other again?

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ABCs of New Orleans

9781455626809

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Learn your alphabet the New Orleans way! From Audubon Aquarium to Zatarain's, this book features whimsical illustrations of NOLA favorites for all the ABCs. This children's book also serves as a collectible art book for all New Orleans fans.

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Semi Sam Is a Trucker Man

9781455627004

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Tag along as Semi Sam, from Texas, and his dogs, Mack and Molly, proudly traverse the country, highlighting what makes our nation great. With joyful, colorful illustrations, this picture book for young readers explores every corner of America and honors the men and women who keep food on our tables and the goods on store shelves. From Abilene to Milwaukee and Seattle to Florida, the patriotic trio do what truckers do and help make possible the American way of life.

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Cajun ABC

9781455625970

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“Pass” a good time in Acadiana in this tour of Cajun country and culture! The sights, sounds, and smells of all things Cajun two-step off the page, introduced letter by letter in alphabetical order. From the alligators in the bayou to the stars of the zydeco stage, the food, music, literature, and language unique to the people of southern Louisiana are delightfully rhymed and beautifully illustrated. From the smallest details of daily life to the fantastical “fifolet” of Cajun folklore, the spirit and the spice of Cajun country infuse these pages. Author Rickey Pittman includes maps of Acadiana, a graph showing the concentration of Cajun speakers by parish, and a glossary of terms. On each page, artist Alexis Braud hides a pelican just waiting to be found by emerging readers.

Nighttime Ones

9781455628605

$19.99

When it comes to exploring the world of these forest animals, bedtime is just the beginning.

Nighttime Ones is a children’s book for the soon-to-be-slumbering senses. From tracing the camouflaged numerals that correspond to the beautiful illustrations of woodland creatures to the pleasant rhyming text full of bedtime vocabulary, it is an adventure that can slip seamlessly into sleep. For those night owlets in the audience begging to stay up just a little longer, there are one hundred seek and find insects hidden throughout the story.

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A Stir of Imagination

9781455628568

$19.99

This book takes young readers on a sweet journey of baking and decorating a cake with Amy and her pup, Charlee.

Readers will be encouraged to use their imagination while learning about the basics of baking, handwashing, kitchen safety, and the joys of sharing in a fun way. A buttercream icing recipe is included for little chefs to create their own delicious treats.

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How to Catch a MoonPie®

9781455628353

$19.99

It's Mardi Gras time! Jacob is determined to catch his favorite throw, a MoonPie.

He devises a brilliant plan. Surely someone would throw a MoonPie to a fireman, or a pirate, or a kid dressed in Mardi Gras colors. But time and again his plan is foiled. Can Jacob move beyond discouragement and enjoy Mardi Gras?

How to Catch a MoonPie is a fun story for everyone who has let go of a dream, only to find a better one.

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King Cake King Adventures

9781455628476

$19.99

Parents and kids alike can relate to king cake and fun during the Mardi Gras season! Come along with the King Cake King on a tasty adventure as he finds the No. 1 dessert throughout Louisiana, from the French Quarter to down the bayou and everywhere in between!

"King cake continues to bring us together, no matter the place, the time, or the weather. You can eat it at home, or at a school party. It is very filling, satisfying, and hearty."

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The Littlest Star's Wish

9781455628261

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Join Sarah, the tiniest star, on a heartwarming journey of self-belief and courage.

Sarah is the tiniest star in the sky, wishing every night that someone will make a wish upon her so she can earn her light. But wishers always choose the big stars, leaving Sarah to wonder if she’ll ever have her chance. Then, one night, a little boy with a special wish finds Sarah. When he believes in her, she finally finds the courage to believe in herself—and grant his wish. Join Sarah on a heartwarming journey to discover that even the smallest stars can shine the brightest.

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Once Upon a Zoo

9781455628209

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Princess adores playing with her many stuffed animals. One day, Princess realizes something is missing . . . she needs a real pet!

Determined to make Princess’s dream come true, Queen summons her subjects from far and wide to help find Princess a pet. Soon, amazing animals start arriving from all over. How will she choose just one?

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123s of New Orleans

9781455627288

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From seven snoballs to eleven dogs in the krewe and beyond, this lively book counts from one to fifteen with fanciful depictions of Crescent City icons.