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Animator Deborah A. Anderson discusses black hair, illustrations, and animations
Read more: Animator Deborah A. Anderson discusses black hair, illustrations, and animationsIn this episode of Confetti Park, we meet Deborah A. Anderson, New Orleans based animator and creator of The Black Hair Alphabet, a children’s book that explores different African-American hairstyles from A-Z. In this interview, Deborah discusses why and how she created the book, and shares insight into the interesting worlds of video game avatars,…
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Music Medley: Honey Comb
Read more: Music Medley: Honey CombConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s songs from Louisiana Hi everybody! Enjoy this new medley of family friendly songs created in Louisiana. This episode of Confetti Park, which airs in its entirety on the lucky radio stations listed below, has songs that kids and the grownups will love, that reflect the unique culture of…
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Music Medley: Candles Out
Read more: Music Medley: Candles OutConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s songs from Louisiana Hi everybody! Enjoy this new medley of family friendly songs created by Louisianans (or transplants who will always call Louisiana home). This episode of Confetti Park, which airs in its entirety on the lucky radio stations listed below, has songs in the vein of Cajun,…
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Music Medley: Smelly Pup
Read more: Music Medley: Smelly PupConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s music from Louisiana… dogs! We love dogs! This medley of children’s songs showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. And today’s music medley features all songs about dogs! You know what that means…. These are also songs about faithful friends. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Three Legged…
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Storytime: Brer Rabbit and the Peanut Patch by Dianne de Las Casas
Read more: Storytime: Brer Rabbit and the Peanut Patch by Dianne de Las CasasListen to the magical storytelling of Louisiana children’s author Dianne de Las Casas. Here is Dianne reading “Brer Rabbit and the Peanut Patch,” from her collection Jambalaya – Stories With Louisiana Flavor. Brer Rabbit is a favorite recurring character in Louisiana folklore—as in all regions with strong African-American and Native American cultural influences. Brer Rabbit is…
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Music Medley: Spider & the Firefly
Read more: Music Medley: Spider & the FireflyConfetti Park brings you a fresh music medley of children’s songs from Louisiana! Fireflies, lightnin’ bugs… catch ‘em in a jar. Then let ‘em go, and watch ‘em fly far. Can you believe how many wonderful children’s songs there are from Louisiana? Jazz, zydeco, blues, rock…. it just goes on and on. Songs featured in…
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Music Medley: Zeros & Eights
Read more: Music Medley: Zeros & EightsConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of children’s songs showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. And today’s music medley features songs about frogs, leap frog, the alphabet in French, rocket ships, and more. What a variety from a huge talent pool! Songs featured in this episode,…
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Music Medley: Grandpa T-Rex
Read more: Music Medley: Grandpa T-RexConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of children’s songs showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. And today’s music medley features songs about lots of sea creatures and jokes about dinosaurs. Oysters, stingrays, seagulls, dolphins, submarines, rowboats, T-Rexes? What a variety! Songs featured in this episode, in…
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Music Medley: To Catch a Squirrel
Read more: Music Medley: To Catch a SquirrelConfetti Park: A music medley of children’s music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. And today’s music medley features songs about raccoons, emus, animals at the aquarium, lullabies, irresistible dance tunes, and more. There are also sweet poems and jokes and jumprope jingles throughout. …
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Storytime: God from A to Z by Robin House
Read more: Storytime: God from A to Z by Robin HouseFrom North Louisiana (Bossier Parish) comes a Bible-inspired book suitable for all ages because of its unique multilayered approach. For families of Christian faith who want an easy way to teach their children about Bible verses and God, that can be revisited again and again as the child grows, this book is ideal. As you…
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Storytime: The Black Hair Alphabet by Deborah A. Anderson
Read more: Storytime: The Black Hair Alphabet by Deborah A. AndersonIt’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, we hear The Black Hair Alphabet, narrated by author and illustrator Deborah A. Anderson. This is a children’s book that names different African-American hairstyles, from A-Z. Deborah’s illustrations, which she created digitally, showcase a terrific diversity of styles. A is for Afro. B is for Bantu Knot. C…
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Storytime: Juju the Good Voodoo by Michelle Hirstius
Read more: Storytime: Juju the Good Voodoo by Michelle HirstiusAre you ready for the creation story of Juju the Good Voodoo Doll? In a cabin in a bayou one foggy night Marie the VooDoo Queen was casting spells on dolls that were good, and some that were a fright. One little doll she saw at a glance— purple hair, big black eyes and a…
