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b'Happy Mardi Gras, everybody!

Wherever you\\u2019re watching the parades\\u2013 whether it\\u2019s out in the parishes, Slidell, Metairie or along beautiful St. Charles Avenue\\u2013chances 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\\u2026 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\\xa0The Mardi Gras Tree\\xa0by\\xa0Melinda Taliancich Falgoust.

\\u201cLaissez bon temps rouler! \\u2013 let the good times roll! It\\u2019s Mardi Gras in New Orleans and everyone\\u2019s excited \\u2013 including the little acorn who just can\\u2019t WAIT to grow into a great live oak and watch high over the parades. But as the Great Oak says, it\\u2019s not always about being the biggest or the best. \\u201cWhatever tree you grow to be, just be the best that you can be.\\u201d \\u200bAn endearing tale of growth and self-worth set against the colorful backdrop of one of New Orleans\\u2019 biggest celebrations.

You can order the book at\\xa0https://www.waggingtalespress.com/picture-books
Melinda, thanks for sharing your story and your wonderful talent with Confetti Park!