{"product_id":"gastonr-goes-to-mardi-gras-25th-anniversary-edition-9781455628520","title":"Gaston(r) Goes to Mardi Gras: 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaston the green-nosed alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on a tour of Mardi Gras.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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 book designed for children of all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 1.5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nation's best-selling creators of children's books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Children's Book Council, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor\/illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eJames Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e (1934-2004) produced sixty books, including the illustrations for Pelican's treasured \u003cem\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e Series. Rice's first book, the well-loved classic Cajun Night Before Christmas(R), has more than 750,000 copies in print. Young readers can enjoy more of Gaston(R)'s adventures in \u003cem\u003eGaston(R) Goes to Mardi Gras\u003c\/em\u003e and sample Rice's other children's stories with favorites such as \u003cem\u003eTexas Jack at the Alamo\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 1.5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nation's best-selling creators of children's books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Children's Book Council, among others. Years after his death, Rice's family found the art and text \u003cem\u003eGaston(R) Joins the Circus\u003c\/em\u003e, and this discovery has brought Gaston(R) back for one more adventure!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pelican Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51811653484818,"sku":"9781455628520","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a430457c-6ad4-4bbe-aed6-cdb54316b6f2.jpg?v=1766487903","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gastonr-goes-to-mardi-gras-25th-anniversary-edition-9781455628520","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}