Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras: 25th Anniversary Edition [Hardcover]

Gaston the green-nosed alligator has returned from the swamp and is taking adventurous readers on a 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 book designed for children of all ages.

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!

With more than 1.5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nations best-selling creators of childrens books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Childrens Book Council, among others.

Author/illustratorJames Rice(1934-2004) produced sixty books, including the illustrations for Pelicans treasuredThe Night Before ChristmasSeries. Rices first book, the well-loved classic Cajun Night Before Christmas?, has more than 750,000 copies in print. Young readers can enjoy more of Gaston?s adventures inGaston? Goes to Mardi Grasand sample Rices other childrens stories with favorites such asTexas Jack at the Alamo.

With more than 1.5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nations best-selling creators of childrens books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Childrens Book Council, among others. Years after his death, Rices family found the art and textGaston? Joins the Circus, and this discovery has brought Gaston? back for one more adventure!