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It's Fat Tuesday, and things are getting hot. This Courir de Mardi Gras, one clever rooster vows that he will not end up in the gumbo pot! As masked Carnival revelers travel across Acadiana begging for ingredients for their communal gumbo, the rooster flies ahead to warn the alligator, goose, crawfish, shrimp, pig, oysters, turkeys, ducks, rabbits, and chickens to hide and stay out of sight. Although the revelers visit every farmhouse, there is "nary a critter from a gator to a mouse"! How will the Cajuns celebrate Mardi Gras without gumbo? With her trademark lyricism, celebrated Louisiana musician and author Johnette Downing draws readers through a landscape filled with Cajun dialect, French-Cajun words, and a catchy repeated refrain that makes this read-aloud story a sing-along for the whole family. In her second collaboration with Downing, artist Jennifer Lindsley provides a humorous glimpse of the hilarity and chaos as the rooster runs across the countryside. Downing provides a glossary of traditional French-Cajun words used in the story and a delicious recipe for gumbo z'herbes guaranteed to be rooster free! Called the "musical ambassador to children," Louisiana musician and author Johnette Downing has received twenty-two international awards for her books and music and has performed on five continents. She is the author of nineteen children's books with Pelican. Her most recent book, Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh, is a collaboration with the Audubon Nature Institute and the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team. It was selected as the representative for the State of Louisiana in the Pavilion of States at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC. Downing resides in New Orleans with her husband, Scott Billington. Since she began coloring on walls as a child, Jennifer Lindsley has created artwork in almost every medium. With a bachelor of arts degree in design technology from the University of Northern Colorado, she owns and operates ACME Studios, LLC. A relative of Dennis (Denus) McGee, the Cajun musician whose grave is a traditional stop on the Courir de Mardi Gras, Lindsley lives near New Orleans with her son, Haden, and their cat.

Bringing up children today is different-and in many ways more difficult-than it was in past generations. Keys to Parenting Your Teenagers: Second Edition speaks to today's parents, with answers to today's problems. Using easy-to-read language that avoids unnecessary jargon, this guide points out ways parents can interact with their teenagers on a daily basis. Essential chapters include: ï¿1/2 Typical Teenage Behaviors and Attitudesï¿1/2 The Adolescent's Perception of the Environmentï¿1/2 What Have I Done to Cause this Behavior?ï¿1/2 How to Become a Positive Parentï¿1/2 Learning to Listen and to Understand ï¿1/2 Techniques to Avoid the Buildup of Angerï¿1/2 Techniques to Develop Trust and Responsible Behaviorsï¿1/2 The Telephone-Problem or Incentive?ï¿1/2 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescentsï¿1/2 Do You Need Professional Help?Psychologist Don Fontenelle received his PhD in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University and has practiced for more than a quarter century, spending most of his career working with children, parents, and teachers. He has authored thirteen books on the subject and his workshops on child/adolescent behavior have been widely praised. He is also the author of How to Live with Your Children, The Parent's Guide to Solving School Problems, and How to Be a Good Parent: By Dealing Effectively with the Most Common Behavior Problems of Children.

Can Alycat's brother, Bugsy, win his golf tournament without his lucky ball? Find out how Alycat's mistake turns into a valuable lesson for all. The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity towards problem solving. The character traits of Alycat and her friends inspire and encourage young readers to find their own special gifts. "This sweet and beautifully illustrated story will capture young cat fanciers and parents who want to teach their children about self-reliance. Great for fans of Stan and Jan Berenstain [and] Janette Sebring Lowrey." --BookLife Reviews "Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday is very highly recommended and certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers." --Midwest Book Review Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services by the Mom's Choice Awards. People are talking . . . The Alycat Series features: Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day, Alycat and the Monday Blues, Alycat and the Friendship Friday, Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday, Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday, and Alycat and the Sunday Scaries. The books in this series have won more than 17 awards, including the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom's Choice Awards, and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; have been featured in Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, featured Bourque and her life-size mascot, Alycat, on her popular YouTube channel Little Red News.

Harriet J. Ottenheimer spent fifteen years listening to and recording the stories told by Pleasant "Cousin Joe" Joseph, noted New Orleans bluesman. His colorful portrayals of the characters who parade through his life document more than seventy years of changing relationships between blacks and whites. In his own words, Cousin Joe describes growing up in Louisiana, working a rice plantation, and how gospel music put him on a career path. His candid remarks underscore the economic struggles prevalent in a musician's life, and the resulting narrative is an authentic and moving portrait of a true American original. Within the tales of gigs, card games, and romantic exploits are intimate glimpses of legendary figures, including Billie Holiday and Muddy Waters. His descriptions of performing in New Orleans, New York, and Europe are especially revealing, providing valuable insights into the relationships between the New Orleans blues scene and the development of jazz, the pop entertainment world in general, and Afro-American culture in the last century.Pleasant "Cousin Joe" Joseph was born in Wallace, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans in 1907. He was a self-taught musician who got his start in gospel singing. His album Bad Luck Blues was named 1972 Blues Album of the Year in France. He died in New Orleans in 1989.Harriet J. Ottenheimer is emerita professor of anthropology and American ethnic studies for Kansas State University, with a focus on writing and research.

Alycat wakes up on Monday with the dreaded Monday Blues, certain that nothing will go right. But when a mishap sends her astray, she discovers that helping a friend will lead her to discover her own hidden talent and cure her Monday Blues! Find the original song, Monday Blues, on iTunes, YouTube, and Apple Music!The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity towards problem solving. The character traits of Alycat and her friends inspire and encourage young readers to find their own special gifts. Alycat and the Monday Blues has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services by the Mom's Choice Awards. "[A] charmingly illustrated [and] deftly written picture book for children ages 4 to 7, Alycat and the Monday Blues will prove to be a unique and extraordinarily entertaining addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections." --Midwest Book Review People are talking... The Alycat Series features: Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day, Alycat and the Monday Blues, Alycat and the Friendship Friday, Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday, Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday, and Alycat and the Sunday Scaries. The books in this series have won more than 17 awards, including the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom's Choice Awards, and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; have been featured in Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, featured Bourque and her life-size mascot, Alycat, on her popular YouTube channel Little Red News.