Tag: crawfish

  • Storytime: Ten Little Crawfish by Melinda Falgoust

    Storytime: Ten Little Crawfish by Melinda Falgoust

    Ten Little CrawfishIn 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 that someday will be on the shelf of every Louisiana kid. Join the ten little crawfish as they count down through the Crescent City and some of its best-known landmarks.

    We are so lucky to have Melinda read it to us!

    The New Orleans-based author and illustrator is currently taking pre-orders for this adorable and entertaining book through IndieGoGo. Be among the first to get it. (I think it’s going to be a classic!)

    • With its ten, tasty crustaceans, the savory silliness appeals to a young reader’s developing sense of humor and helps them create a positive association with books.
    • The patterned text also makes it easy for preschoolers to jump in and participate.
    • The sights and sounds of New Orleans encourage young children’s fascinations about the world around them and lets them know the things they love can be found in books!

    Regular listeners of Confetti Park know that Melinda is one of our wonderful regular contributors. She is incredibly prolific (she works very hard, kids!) and has a wide-range of books for both children and adults.  Visit her website.

    Listen to an interview with Melinda Taliancich Falgoust on Confetti Park

    Listen to more of her stories:

     

     

  • Storytime: Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud by Johnette Downing

    Storytime: Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud by Johnette Downing

    Why the crafish lives in the mudIn this episode of Confetti Park, Johnette Downing narrates her wonderful trickster tale, Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud.

    Long ago, the Crab and the Crawfish used to be best friends. But one sweltering day, Crawfish is feeling lazy and decides to take advantage of Crab’s generosity. Young readers will enjoy the colorful collage art while they learn a lesson about the consequences of tricking other people.

    This narration, which is available on Johnette’s Reading Rocks CD, is for sale as a book and available from Pelican Publishing on Amazon.com and from Johnette’s website. There is also a fun activity book associated with this story!

    Johnette Downing is an award-winning and internationally recognized singer and songwriter. Her many accolades include Parents’ Choice Awards,  iParenting Media Awards, and National Parenting Publication Awards. She is a favorite guest and contributor to Confetti Park!

  • Music Medley: Crawfish Time

    Music Medley: Crawfish Time

    Photo of crawfish by Sally Asher
    Photo of crawfish by Sally Asher

    Confetti 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: