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Storytime – Fair Weather Friend: A Story of Hurricane Katrina by Marcus Page
Read more: Storytime – Fair Weather Friend: A Story of Hurricane Katrina by Marcus PageSummertime in New Orleans brings a hyper awareness of storm season. In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear Fair Weather Friend: A Story of Hurricane Katrina, narrated by the author Marcus Page. Marcus is a poet and a New Orleans native. He was inspired to write a story of the power of friendship after…
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Music Medley: Of Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano Profs
Read more: Music Medley: Of Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano ProfsConfetti Park: Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano Profs! Hi kids! It’s Mardi Gras time in Louisiana! Confetti Park is a kids radio show out of New Orleans. In my city the kids are out of school while we celebrate the end of the Epiphany season with parades, lots of good food, and music. Brass…
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Storytime: Louis Lion – When It Gets Dark, I May Start Cryin’ by Cindy Foust
Read more: Storytime: Louis Lion – When It Gets Dark, I May Start Cryin’ by Cindy FoustIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear Louis Lion – When It Gets Dark, I May Start Cryin’. This book is narrated by the author, Cindy Foust, creator of the Alpha-kidZ book series. Each letter of the alphabet gets a feature story and a feature creature who has an adventure and learns a lesson. Louis…
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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: 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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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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New song from Confetti Park Players: “Riding on the Mississippi River”
Read more: New song from Confetti Park Players: “Riding on the Mississippi River”Exciting news from the Confetti Park workshop! The Confetti Park Players have just released their brand new single, “Riding on the Mississippi River.” The track is available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Google Play, and other digital music services. “A song inspired by life along the Mississippi River, where beautiful riverboats & big ships rule,…
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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: Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs by Cindy Foust
Read more: Storytime: Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs by Cindy FoustIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs, narrated by the author, Cindy Foust, mastermind behind the Alpha-kidZ book series. Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs is the “P” book in the series, of course! Patti’s bedroom “is messy, to say the least. In fact, be careful looking…
