• Candy Land Ball books are being printed

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    Friends!!!! We did it! Thank you so much! This morning I reached 100% of my goal to create my newest children’s book, Candy Land Ball. I am so grateful to all of you for your support. A few weeks ago, I received the proof for the book. They look great! The first shipment of Candy Land…

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  • Update on Indiegogo: Candy Land Ball over 30%

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    I am pre-selling my new children’s book and song, Candy Land Ball, on Indiegogo. Please consider supporting my campaign at https://igg.me/at/candylandball/x/11554329. Lots of wonderful packages available! Here is an update from the campaign.  You guys! THANK YOU! One week in, and I am already over $1000 and over 30% of the way toward my goal! I am so…

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  • Book Signing with The Little Mouse Santi author David Eugene Ray

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    David Eugene Ray will be selling and signing copies of his award-winning book, The Little Mouse Santi, at the New Orleans Baby & Child Fest on October 1st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Look for him at the Confetti Park exhibitor booth. We will also be selling copies of our…

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    Author David E. Ray holds his new children's book, The Little Mouse Santi, as well as his main inspiration, his son Louis. Photo by David Lee Simmons with NOLA.com
  • Media Advisory: New Orleans children’s ball inspires a new book and a song

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    New Orleans kids’ choir director launches Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a children’s book and song called “Candy Land Ball” What: Candy Land Ball, a children’s book (36 pages) about a magical night at the ball, written in rhyming verse and beautifully illustrated by watercolor artist Emanuela Serafina. It comes with piano sheet…

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  • Pre-order our newest book, Candy Land Ball!

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    The newest book from Confetti Park is called Candy Land Ball! Inspired by real events and a song, this children’s book has been beautifully illustrated and is ready for print. We are taking pre-orders now through Indiegogo, and it will be shipped in time for the holidays! The song “Candy Land Ball,” which is on…

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    Candy Land Ball by Katy Hobgood Ray
  • Storytime – Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits & Vegetables by Lashon Daley

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    It’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, we hear a wonderful New Orleans tale based on our favorite contemporary street vendor, Mr. Okra. The story was written in collaboration with Mr. Okra by Lashon Daley, and illustrated by Emile Henriquez. We are so lucky to have the story narrated for us by the author! And…

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    Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • Storytime: Ten Little Crawfish by Melinda Falgoust

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    In this episode of Confetti Park, I am delighted to share the story of the Ten Little Crawfish, marvelously narrated by the author and illustrator, Melinda Taliancich Falgoust. Ten little crawfish, swimmin’ in da swamp. One thought he heard some Zydeco and stopped to dance and stomp…. This is Melinda’s brand-new counting concept board book…

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    Ten Little Crawfish
  • Storytime: Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein by Melinda Taliancich Falgoust

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    It’s storytime from Confetti Park! In this episode we hear the inimitable Melinda Taliancich Falgoust narrate Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein. This is SUCH a fun story about little Lizzie McGillicuddy, a girl who adapts quickly to recover from an embarrassing situation at her school. Talk about making the best of things!…

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    Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein
  • Storytime: Little Laveau, a magical bedtime story by Erin Rovin

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    It’s storytime from Confetti Park! In this episode, we hear the sweet and clever tale of Little Laveau, narrated by the author, Erin Rovin. Little Laveau is an enchanting little bedtime story set in the Louisiana bayou. Laveau is a lovable character who draws on her deep family roots and the magical environment for inspiration as she helps…

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    Little Laveau by Erin Rovin
  • Storytime: The Little Louisiana Pine Tree

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    In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear an old folk tale told with Louisiana flair. This is the old-time tale of a little pine tree who cannot be satisfied with what she has. This pine tree wishes for new leaves, because she wants to be different from all the other pine trees. Somehow she…

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  • The cat’s meow! That’s The Little Mouse Santi

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    The Little Mouse Santi had a wonderful review in Children’s Book Review this week! “It’s a pleasure to introduce a character that is sure to become your new favorite mouse, Santi!…David Eugene Ray’s tale of Santi is a clever story written with elegantly simple and carefully selected text that exudes fresh originality. The characteristics of…

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  • The Little Mouse Santi Receives GOLD Mom’s Choice Award

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    The Little Mouse Santi, written by New Orleans author David Eugene Ray, has earned the prestigious gold Mom’s Choice Award®. Having been rigorously evaluated by an MCA judging panel, The Little Mouse Santi is deemed to be among the best products for families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® has named The Little Mouse Santi, a children’s…

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