Feb 28, 2022
Happy Mardi Gras, everybody!
Wherever you’re watching the parades– whether it’s out in the parishes, Slidell, Metairie or along beautiful St. Charles Avenue–chances are you will need some shade and respite after a long day of truck floats. Find a tree, have a rest, look around, and enjoy the show. And keep your eyes peeled for the Mardi Gras trees! You know the ones… they glitter like rainbows, dedicated as bead catchers by the people passing by.
In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear the whimsical tale
of The Mardi Gras
Tree by Melinda Taliancich
Falgoust.
“Laissez bon temps rouler! – let the good times roll! It’s Mardi
Gras in New Orleans and everyone’s excited – including the little
acorn who just can’t WAIT to grow into a great live oak and watch
high over the parades. But as the Great Oak says, it’s not always
about being the biggest or the best. “Whatever tree you grow to be,
just be the best that you can be.” An endearing tale of growth and
self-worth set against the colorful backdrop of one of New Orleans’
biggest celebrations.
You can order the book at https://www.waggingtalespress.com/picture-books
Melinda, thanks for sharing your story and your wonderful talent
with Confetti Park!