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Books in Gaston Series series

  • Gaston® Drills an Offshore Oil Well

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Sept. 30, 2002)
    Gaston decides to invest his hard-earned savings in an oil well to help solve the energy problem. The locale, terminology, and techniques described are authentic.
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  • Gaston® Goes to the Kentucky Derby

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Sept. 30, 1994)
    The story is done in rhyme, which makes it great to read aloud. Thecolorful illustrations are just delightful, each covering two pages, thus givinga powerful sense of movement to the story.--Children's LiteratureJames Rice, known foremost as the illustrative master behind CajunNight Before Christmas , amuses and educates children all over thecountry through his works.One of his hallmarks has been the creation of recurring characters from hisChristmas stories to his cowboy legends. But among them all no characterattracts as much attention as the bayou alligator Gaston, whose numerousadventures introduce children to many aspects of the world around them.This time Gaston leaves the Louisiana bayous atop a Cajun steed named BlackLightning. Their destination is the world-famous Churchill Downs racetrack, homeof the Kentucky Derby. The first jewel of the Triple Crown, this race is seen bymillions either at the track or at home on television each year. Now through thelovable Gaston and his antics, children get to witness this American traditionas well.Gaston Goes to the Kentucky Derby teaches children about thegrand festival of the Derby in Louisville and the challenges all the riders faceto make it to the most esteemed horse race in the country. Peppered with humorand seasoned with Rice's colorful artwork, this is a delightful volume for youngand old and a must-have addition for anyone collecting Rice's books.James Rice is widely acclaimed as the South's leading author and illustratorof juvenile books. With more than one million copies of his books in print, heranks among the nation's top authors and illustrators. Rice completed his M.F.A.at Stephen F. Austin State University. He holds degrees in art from theUniversity of Texas and Howard Payne College and has taught art and music atboth the high school and college levels.
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  • Gaston® Goes to Mardi Gras

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Nov. 30, 1999)
    Gaston the green-nosed alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on a tour of Mardi Gras.
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  • Cajun Alphabet

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican Publishing, Feb. 28, 1991)
    Gaston the green-nosed alligator, the loveable hero of the famous Cajun Night Before Christmas, leads young readers through the alphabet, and in the process gives them a clever and practical lesson in Cajun French.
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  • Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Nov. 30, 1999)
    Unprepared for his yearly trek because of a series of problems, a perplexed Santa sees Gaston in flight-suddenly the friendly alligator is employed to help save Christmas Eve. Gaston®, the intrepid green-nosed alligator from the bayou, ventures far and wide to satisfy his wanderlust. Gaston's creator, James Rice, wrote and illustrated nine books featuring the friendly swamp creature.
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  • Gaston® Goes to Mardi Gras Coloring Book

    James Rice

    Paperback (Pelican Publishing, Jan. 31, 2000)
    Gaston� the Green-nosed Alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on a colorful tour of Mardi Gras. From the Jefferson City Buzzards, the oldest marching group in the city, to the Krewes of Rex and Zulu, author and illustrator James Rice captures the magic of the carnival season in a coloring book designed for children of all ages.Full of James Rice's enchanting illustrations for children to color, this activity book is the perfect gift for any child eager to learn about the Mardi Gras tradition. In Cajun country, Gaston joins a Courir du Mardi Gras group, enjoys spicy gumbo, and dances in a fais-do-do until dawn. In New Orleans, Gaston rides along with the Krewe of Zulu and delivers painted coconuts to the crowds who are yelling, "Throw me something, Mister!" The festivities continue with Mardi Gras balls where Gaston dances the night away.Every page has Rice's signature artistic style for children to enjoy and learn more about the magic of Mardi Gras!
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  • Gaston® Lays an Offshore Pipeline

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Aug. 14, 2007)
    The irrepressible, friendly Gaston the green-nosed alligator helps some new friends lay a pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. Stirred by curiosity, Gaston follows a huge barge carrying pipes, which leads away from the lazy cool of his bayou home. Outfitted in a hardhat and steel-toed boots, he soon joins a crew and finds that the life of an offshore oilman is not easy.
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  • Gaston® Goes to Texas

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican, Nov. 27, 2007)
    Gaston' the Green-Nosed Alligator, the Deep South's most celebrated children's book character, is off on another adventure, this time to cowboy country. Taken in by a group of rough-looking cowboys, he learns firsthand the difficult life of a cowboy on the range, but he meets the challenge, winning the grudging respect of his fellow cowhands.
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  • Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator: Coloring Book

    James Rice

    Paperback (Pelican, Jan. 31, 1976)
    Gaston's devoted fans have followed him since he led Santa's team of flying alligators through the bayou on Christmas Eve in Cajun Night Before Christmas®. Now, Gaston the Green-Nosed Alligator® reveals how those holiday events came to pass. It recounts how Santa, through a series of mishaps, comes to reside in the bayou. His aging reindeer are too infirm to make their annual trek around the world, and Santa fears that Christmas may have to be postponed. However, Gaston saves the day by training seven other alligators to fly. Together, they set a new speed record, and Christmas arrives on time! This second edition features all-new, full-color artwork which brings a fresh face to Gaston's glowing green nose. This Christmas season, Gaston® will continue to bring smiles to the faces of children everywhere, as he has for nearly thirty years.
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  • Gaston® Goes to Nashville

    James Rice

    Hardcover (Pelican Publishing, Oct. 30, 1985)
    Gaston, a true music lover, journeys to Nashville, Tennessee. There, Gaston and his friends take their songs and their dreams to the Grand Ole Opry. As their success grows, they cut their first record in Nashville and rub elbows with such greats as Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash.
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  • Gaston® Goes to Mardi Gras Ornament

    James Rice

    Paperback (Pelican, Jan. 31, 2001)
    This miniature book of Gaston Goes to Mardi Grasto hang on your tree tells the story of how Gaston the green-nosedalligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers ona tour of Mardi Gras. The things he sees on his journey are the realevents that take place during Carnival! In Cajun country, Gaston joins aCourir du Mardi Gras group, enjoys spicy gumbo, and dances in a faisdo-do until dawn.Gaston's voyage then leads him to New Orleans for even more newsights. On his way, he spies a secret krewe building beautiful floats.Gaston gets to ride along with the Krewe of Zulu as they deliver paintedcoconuts to the crowds who are yelling, "Throw me something,Mister!" The magnificent parade of Rex, King of Carnival, delightsGaston. The festivities continue late into the night as krewe membersdance the night away at magical balls. Come join Gaston in his Mardi Grasdiscovery!
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