Mardi Gras Almost Didn't Come This Year (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534444256)

In this gorgeous and lyrical picture book, a family finds hope and healing in a Mardi Gras celebration after Hurricane Katrina changed their world.

That zany beat in our feet is 'cause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! "It's Mardi Gras weather!" he'd shout out whenever, blaring his horn, tilting it high. Mamma'd laugh 'til she cried. Hands on hips, she'd sashay barefoot, fancy-dancy of the ball.

But Pop-Pop hasn't played his horn, not since the storm.

This vibrant and moving story shows a family struggling to rebuild their home and their spirits following Hurricane Katrina. A young brother and sister aren't sure how their displaced family can move on until one very special Mardi Gras gives them and their parents new hope and belief in a beautiful future.

Author: Kathy Z. Price
ISBN-10: 1534444254
ISBN-13: 9781534444256
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2022
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.70h x 12.30w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/20/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2022 - Book Of Special Distinction
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2022
Booklist 01/01/2022 pg. 79
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style