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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…
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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…
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Storytime: To Dream of Dancing: Desdemona’s Dreams by Z.W. Mohr
Read more: Storytime: To Dream of Dancing: Desdemona’s Dreams by Z.W. MohrIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear an excerpt from the enchanting fairy tale To Dream of Dancing: Desdemona’s Dreams, Volume 1. Z.W. Mohr, the author, narrates for us a dream poem and an introduction to Desdemona. This is an excerpt from the first book in his original series co-created with illustrator Aaron Damon…
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Storytime: The Beaver’s Tale of Greed narrated by Iran Martin
Read more: Storytime: The Beaver’s Tale of Greed narrated by Iran MartinIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear “The Beaver’s Tale of Greed” by Iran Martin, from his book Grand’s Fairy Tales. This is an adapted version of a Grimm’s fairy tale called the “Fisherman and his Wife.” In the older version of the tale, which was first written in Germany in the 1800s, a…
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Storytime: Coming Up Cajun by Carrie Delatte
Read more: Storytime: Coming Up Cajun by Carrie DelatteIt’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, author Carrie Delatte narrates her children’s book Coming Up Cajun, which is based on the true tales of two little boys growing up in the heart of Cajun Country. Full of nature, this sweet tale told in rhyming verse captures some of the wholesome outdoor activities, daily chores,…
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Candy Land Ball books are being printed
Read more: Candy Land Ball books are being printedFriends!!!! 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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Storytime: Juju Meets the Rougaroo by Michelle Hirstius
Read more: Storytime: Juju Meets the Rougaroo by Michelle HirstiusHalloween calls for some spooky tales, and we have some wonderful spooky tales to share in Louisiana! Here is one of our newest little Louisiana characters—it’s Juju, who makes GOOD voodoo! What is a rougaroo? It’s like a werewolf. It’s a hairy half-human/half-wolf monster that lives in the swamps of South Louisiana. The Cajun people tell…
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Storytime: Foolish John, A Louisiana Folktale narrated by Ted Lindsay
Read more: Storytime: Foolish John, A Louisiana Folktale narrated by Ted LindsayFoolish John is a literal-minded character who appears in American folk stories as a fool who always gets things right somehow. In Louisiana folk tales, he was called Jean Sotte, and he had many misadventures that resulted in happy outcomes despite all of his foolish interpretations of situations. A later year character who might have…
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Update on Indiegogo: Candy Land Ball over 30%
Read more: Update on Indiegogo: Candy Land Ball over 30%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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Pre-order our newest book, Candy Land Ball!
Read more: Pre-order our newest book, Candy Land Ball!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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Storytime – Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits & Vegetables by Lashon Daley
Read more: Storytime – Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits & Vegetables by Lashon DaleyIt’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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Storytime: Ten Little Crawfish by Melinda Falgoust
Read more: Storytime: Ten Little Crawfish by Melinda FalgoustIn 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…
