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Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by Connie
Read more: Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by ConnieThe Chase is On! If you’ve ever strolled by Jackson Square on a humid morning, you know that smell—the intoxicating, sugary scent of fresh fried dough and powdered sugar mixed wafting on the wind. But what happens when one of those delicious treats decides it’s not quite ready to be eaten? Today on Confetti Park…
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Storytime: Can We Take A Road Trip? By Papa Dude
Read more: Storytime: Can We Take A Road Trip? By Papa DudeSummertime means road trips! In this episode of Confetti Park, we take a road trip with Papa Dude and his best friend Charlie Crab. They take us on a trip across America, and we to get visit some of the most interesting and fun places the continental United States has to offer. Who is Papa…
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Storytime: The Loup Garoup
Read more: Storytime: The Loup GaroupLoup garoups are also knows as rougarou in Louisiana, and most famously as werewolves. It’s almost Halloween, the time of year when the doors between the living world and the spiritual world are open wide. Soon we will observe Allhallowtide, when we remember the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. It’s…
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Storytime: Le Lutin
Read more: Storytime: Le LutinIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear about Le Lutin, a fairytale figure and a trickster spirit! Contributor Kathleen Welch shares some of the legends about this hobgoblin who has a knack for pranking. Le lutin could change his appearance whenever he wanted. So you never know when you are seeing a lutin.…
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Storytime: Samuel Morse, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson Maurer
Read more: Storytime: Samuel Morse, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson MaurerIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, you’ll hear the fascinating and fun story of the inventor Samuel Morse, who used electricity to power the telegraph and who invented Morse Code. Way back in the 1800s, he was teaching the world how to do instant messaging! Tracy Nelson Maurer is the author of this fun…
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Storytime: The Opossum’s Tale – A folk tale narrated by Janneke van der Molen
Read more: Storytime: The Opossum’s Tale – A folk tale narrated by Janneke van der MolenA Native American foltale narrated by Janneke van der Molen In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a traditional folk tale interpreted and narrated by Janneke van der Molen of New Orleans. Janneke is originally from the Netherlands, but has called New Orleans home for two decades. She has a deep love of the…
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Storytime: Panorama by Gypsy Damaris Boston
Read more: Storytime: Panorama by Gypsy Damaris BostonThis is a road trip from North Louisiana to South Louisiana, represented in an essay called “Panorama” by Gypsy Damaris Boston, and narrated by her granddaughter, Katy Hobgood Ray. The essay is from her collection of published nature observations, Dear Louisiana, Love Gypsy. Gypsy’s mantra has always been, “Stop, look and listen…. Nature is at work…
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Storytime: Lafitte’s Restless Ghost narrated by Ted Lindsay
Read more: Storytime: Lafitte’s Restless Ghost narrated by Ted LindsayYou’ve heard of Pirate Jean Lafitte, a French pirate who gained infamy in the bays and swamps off the Gulf of Mexico. He lived from 17080-1823. He is often featured in tales of treasure hunters and is part of many legends from Louisiana and Texas. Here is one that takes place in Laport, off the…
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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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Storytime: The Adventures Of The Swamp Kids – A Dog Named Cat By Leif Pedersen
Read more: Storytime: The Adventures Of The Swamp Kids – A Dog Named Cat By Leif PedersenThere is something special about a Catahoula Leopard Dog! What a strange and magical breed…It’s the state dog of Louisiana. And it’s celebrated in the cute children’s book by Leif Pedersen. Leif narrates the fun-filled adventure in A Dog Named Cat, the fourth book in The Adventures of The Swamp Kids series, for Confetti Park.…
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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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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…
