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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