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Storytime: Kiko & Kevin by Debbie Hardy LaGrange
Read more: Storytime: Kiko & Kevin by Debbie Hardy LaGrangeDebbie Hardy LaGrange of Arnaudville, La., narrates this original trilogy about the adventures of a Louisiana dog named Kiko. Told in playful rhyme, this is a story that delivers the tough message that life isn’t always a perfect picnic. But, with a little help from our friends, we can abide! The messengers are Kiko, a…
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Interview: Rich Collins of The Imagination Movers
Read more: Interview: Rich Collins of The Imagination MoversIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews Rich Collins of the Imagination Movers. The Imagination Movers are one of the most famous kids’ music bands in the world, and they hail from New Orleans! From their website: “In 2003, four New Orleans friends – Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott “Smitty”…
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Music Medley: Stars & Stripes & Crabs
Read more: Music Medley: Stars & Stripes & CrabsConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Yankee Doodle – The Swing Setters…
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Storytime: Footprints by Melinda Taliancich Falgoust
Read more: Storytime: Footprints by Melinda Taliancich FalgoustFar across the great wide world, where the sun melts into liquid gold, great Buddhas smile in their fancy temples and towering skyscrapers brush the clouds. And in a tiny house in a tiny town lives a tiny girl who dreams of doing something BIG! Thank you to Melinda Taliancich Falgoust of New Orleans, La.…
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Interview: ‘WEEN DREAM founder Kelsey Meeks
Read more: Interview: ‘WEEN DREAM founder Kelsey Meeks‘WEEN DREAM is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives free Halloween costumes to children in need. Simple mission—so simple, it’s brilliant! In this episode of Confetti Park, ‘WEEN DREAM founder and CEO Kelsey Meeks talks to Katy Ray about the spooktacular mission of the New Orleans-based nonprofit that, in just one year, has seen new…
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Music Memory from Ted Lindsay
Read more: Music Memory from Ted LindsayTed Lindsay is a musician from Moorinsgport, Louisiana. A veteran, gold-record winning songwriter who spent several years in Nashville, Ted is a go-to bass player in north Louisiana today. He regularly performs with blues musicians Buddy Flett and Jerry Beach, and he has been a member of the core band at the legendary Monday Night…
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The Little Red Hen sung by Millie Calais Darby
Read more: The Little Red Hen sung by Millie Calais DarbyMillie Calais Darby, of Cecilia, La., sings for Confetti Park Storytime! She shares with us her beautiful rendition of The Little Red Hen, an old folk tale known by children of countless generations. It’s a sweet moral tale about what happens when you don’t step up to hard work and help your friends in need. When the…
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Music Medley: Pelican’s Bill
Read more: Music Medley: Pelican’s BillConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Swamp Stompin’ – Luther…
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Storytime: Kyser the Singing Schnauzer by Tommie Townsley
Read more: Storytime: Kyser the Singing Schnauzer by Tommie TownsleyMeet Kyser, a dog who loves to sing! Author Tommie Townsley of Lake Charles, La., narrates this fun tale written in rhyme, inspired by her own dear pet. Apparently, the real-life Kyser really can sing! The picture book is available through Tommie’s company, Kid’s Kajun Tales and Ally-Gator Book Bites. Written for 3-6 year olds,…
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Music Memory from Charles Hudson
Read more: Music Memory from Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is a trumpet player who plays mostly zydeco music(!). He is associated with the “royal family” of zydeco, as a regular band member of Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters. Being part of this act, Hudson not only has terrific musical chops, but high energy and dancing skills, too. (Rockin’ Dopsie is…
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How to talk to your kids about human trafficking, by Stephanie Hepburn
Read more: How to talk to your kids about human trafficking, by Stephanie HepburnThis is a special edition of Confetti Park. Stephanie Hepburn is a writer living in Louisiana. She is a weekly and monthly contributing writer to the New Orleans Times-Picayune and regularly contributes to other news outlets. Her most recent book, Human Trafficking Around the World: Hidden in Plain Sight, was released by Columbia University Press…
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Santi, “the little mouse that roared,” from Horn Book Magazine
Read more: Santi, “the little mouse that roared,” from Horn Book MagazineA great review for The Little Mouse Santi! “The mouse that roared” by The Horn Book Magazine From the get-go, from just the title of this review from The Horn Book Magazine, we were thrilled. The Little Mouse Santi got an outstanding review from the illustrious Horn Book, which has been writing about children’s literature…