Delphine Denise likes things BIG. And what's bigger than a Mardi Gras prize? "Kids will connect with Delphine's holiday excitement, even when it causes trouble, and learn from the mistakes she makes."—Booklist Every year, Delphine Denise Debreaux and her friends ride their bikes together in the New Orleans Mardi Gras parade. But this year, there's a shiny prize for best float—and Delphine Denise just has to win it. How can her friends remind Delphine Denise what the parade is really all about? This joyful picture book, inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't everything, and the best way to let the good times roll is in the company of friends.

Dinosaurs parade down the streets of New Orleans during the Mardi Gras carnival. Includes glossary and related craft activity.

Lala, Babyboy, and their parents struggle to cope with the loss of their home to Hurricane Katrina, but find joy again in the celebration of Mardi Gras. Includes facts about Hurricane Katrina and glossary.

LEVEL: Key Stage 3 onwards. Mardi Gras-veteran George Wolfe invites you to share sculpting ideas using papier-mache, plaster, and foam. Basic tools, background and characteristics of the three media are fully explained. Activities for creating creatures large and small are accompanied by helpful illustrations and photography. A full-colour portfolio of professional and student work, examples of the use of 3-D design in actual theatre and school productions, and complete appendices bring artistic visions to life.

The Little Purple Mardi Gras Bead is a story created in anticipation of Mardi Gras day. It is a wonderful story that shows how two wishes magically come true.

A scandalous night—and no one will ever know! Mardi Gras might be the best party in the world, but Jamie Vincent is spending it third-wheeling with her new roommate. So when gorgeous stranger Colin Raine offers to show her around, how can she say no? Soon Jamie's seduced by the hedonistic carnival—and her delicious tour guide! Technically she's sworn off men, but for one night only, they can go crazy and no one will ever know…. Until everyone in New Orleans finds out! Now that Jamie's secret is out, it looks like what happened at Mardi Gras might not stay at Mardi Gras, after all….