{"product_id":"the-little-purple-mardi-gras-julie-rowley-9781455623440","title":"The Little Purple Mardi Gras Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrow me out there, mister \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Carnival rolls around in New Orleans, everyone gets into the celebration--including the beads  On Fat Tuesday, a plain string of little purple beads hangs from a hook on a parade float. His fervent wish is to be caught by someone special. The bigger and fancier beads tell him that no one will ever catch him. But a little hope and determination may go a long way in the magical season of Mardi Gras  When the bead spots a little princess in the crowd, he knows she is the person for him  Will she try to catch him? The heartwarming tale offers opportunities for a discussion of bullying, self-worth, and inclusion with young readers. The delightful story and illustrations from this daughter\/father team will charm the entire family and become a parade route favorite \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in New Orleans, Julie P. Rowley holds a master's of education in early childhood curriculum and instruction from the University of New Orleans. Her stories were inspired by her daughter's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, John R. Paquette is a retired editor. He is also a professional vocalist and a talented portrait artist and illustrator. He enjoyed collaborating with his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Rowley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 145562344X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781455623440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pelican Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 7.90w x 0.20d","brand":"Julie Rowley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050733564159,"sku":"9781455623440","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_848b2030-e961-4826-b553-a1f8881cd497.jpg?v=1685008922","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-little-purple-mardi-gras-julie-rowley-9781455623440","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}