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Listen to the magical storytelling of Louisiana children's author Dianne de Las Casas. Here is Dianne reading "Brer Rabbit and the Peanut Patch," from her collection Jambalaya – Stories With Louisiana Flavor . Brer Rabbit is a favorite recurring character in Louisiana folklore—as in all regions with strong African-American and Native American cultural influences. Brer Rabbit is a "trickster" figur...

Fireflies, lightnin' bugs… catch 'em in a jar. Then let 'em go, and watch 'em fly far. Can you believe how many wonderful children's songs there are from Louisiana? Jazz, zydeco, blues, rock…. it just goes on and on. Songs featured in this episode, in order: When the Saints Go Marching In - Hack Bartholomew Joke of the Day - Spider & the Firefly Jump - Schatzy This Little Light - Kermit Ruffins Tu...

Confetti Park: A music medley of children's music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of children's songs showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. And today's music medley features songs about frogs, leap frog, the alphabet in French, rocket ships, and more. What a variety from a huge talent pool of musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Super Frog - Asylum Street Spanker...

Confetti Park: A music medley of children's music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of children's songs showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. And today's music medley features songs about lots of sea creatures and jokes about dinosaurs. Oysters, stingrays, seagulls, dolphins, submarines, rowboats, T-Rexes? What a variety! Songs featured in this episode, in order: Oscar de la Oyste...

Confetti Park: A music medley of children's music from Louisiana… lots of variety! This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. And today's music medley features songs about raccoons, emus, animals at the aquarium, lullabies, irresistible dance tunes, and more. There are also sweet poems and jokes and jumprope jingles throughout. Songs featured in this episode, in order: O...

From North Louisiana (Bossier Parish) comes a Bible-inspired book suitable for all ages because of its unique multilayered approach. For families of Christian faith who want an easy way to teach their children about Bible verses and God, that can be revisited again and again as the child grows, this book is ideal. As you listen to Robin narrate her book, you will hear the very simple layer ideal f...

It's Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, we hear The Black Hair Alphabet , narrated by author and illustrator Deborah A. Anderson . This is a children's book that names different African-American hairstyles, from A-Z. Deborah's illustrations, which she created digitally, showcase a terrific diversity of styles. A is for Afro. B is for Bantu Knot. C is for Conk. Deborah, who lives in New Orle...

Are you ready for the creation story of Juju the Good Voodoo Doll ? In a cabin in a bayou one foggy night Marie the VooDoo Queen was casting spells on dolls that were good, and some that were a fright. One little doll she saw at a glance— purple hair, big black eyes and a gold dress. could this be the very one, by chance? "You are special…. you are the one!" and so Marie mixed the spell of good de...

In this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear "The Fairy Fox of Bossier" by Iran Martin, from his book Grand's Fairy Tales . Father and son are on a walk through the forests of Bossier to gather wood. They leave mother home cooking their supper, and she warns them not to be late. "I remember mother standing over her cooking pot, as was her custom, spicing a little of this, and a little of th...

In this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs , narrated by the author, Cindy Foust, mastermind behind the Alpha-kidZ book series. Patti Pig, Please Clean Your Digs   is the "P" book in the series, of course! Patti's bedroom "is messy, to say the least. In fact, be careful looking under her bed, in case you come across a big hairy beast!" Patti's twin brothe...

Confetti Park: A music medley from Louisiana... kids songs about dinosaurs! This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. And today's music medley features songs about dinosaurs! Songs featured in this episode, in order: When I Was a Dinosaur - Trout Fishing in America Joke of the Day - Pterodactyl Pee When I Was a Dinosaur - Chenille Sisters If a Dinosaur Was My Best Frien...

Enjoy this music memory from Charlotte Hunter, who lives in Caddo Parish near Caddo Lake. Charlotte recalls how much she wanted a Gibson guitar when she was a teenager. "The first job I ever had was on a little radio station in Minden. I was fifteen. The guy told me if I would do a spot for him, every afternoon, that he buy that guitar for me….I had that radio show until I got my Gibson guitar….....

In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear Louisiana children's author Alysson Foti Bourque narrate her adorable award-winning book, Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day . Alycat is an adorable kitten whose whole week has been spent daydreaming about dessert day at school, when she gets her favorite: ice-cream filled popsicles! Poor Alycat…. He daydreaming causes her to be last in line, and she miss...

In this episode of Confetti Park, we meet some of the teachers and students at Arden Cahill Academy in Gretna, Louisiana, and hear some of the original poems and essays created by students in the seventh and eighth grades under teachers Nick and Rick Mithun. Nick Mithun teaches French, while Rick Mithun teaches history. They are the grandsons of Arden Cahill , the woman who founded the school in 1...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, inspired by life here Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of our state sound. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Super Frog - Asylum Street Spankers Joke of the Day - Pink Carnation Daycare - Ph Fred There's a...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, inspired by life here Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of our state sound. Songs featured in this episode, in order: When I Grow Up – Asylum Street Spankers Joke of the Day – Pirates on the Deck Watch out for the...

Andreas Sahar, of New Orleans, is a musician, songwriter, and the artistic director of Totally Square Records.  In this interview with Confetti Park, Andreas talks about his record label, about his earliest childhood musical memories, and about nurturing a love for music within his own young children. Wimmerpot From Andreas' childhood recollections is the enchanting nickname his grandmother gave h...

"Follow me to the garden! Let's check out the magic of nature!" Rosemary the Garden Fairy shares gardening tips and natural lore with children. How does your garden grow? All seeds need water to sprout. Sometimes rain waters the garden. You can also collect rain, in a rain barrel, to make sure you have it at exactly the right time you need it. Irrigation systems are another way to get the water to...

Mike Strecker is a stand-up comedian who has been performing in the New Orleans area since 1995. And now, he is a published book author. Mike recently released two volumes of jokes, Young Comic's Guide to Telling Jokes Vol. 1 and 2 , which are nationally distributed by Sterling Children's Books. "The way it came about… my wife's a school teacher, and I have a habit of coming up with these corny li...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Woody, Lead Belly & Pete – Ph Fred Pig Latin Song – Lead Belly Woodpecker – a poem by Nola Frazier L...

In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear an excerpt from the enchanting fairy tale To Dream of Dancing: Desdemona's Dreams, Volume 1 . Z.W. (Zachary) Mohr, the author, narrates for us a dream poem and an introduction to Desdemona. This is an excerpt from the first book in his original series co-created with illustrator Aaron Damon Porter. Desdemona is an 11 year old girl who is being raised by he...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Walking the Dog - Buckwheat Zydeco Training Wheel Rag - Asylum Street Spankers featuring Dr. Sick Tu...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Summit of Sound – kids at the Renzi Center in Shreveport Mardi Gras – Mr. Michael's Class of Young A...

Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Whole World in His Hands - George Porter, Jr. Kazoo Song - Judy Caplan Ginsburgh I'm a Puppy - Mel L...

In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear "The Beaver's Tale of Greed" by Iran Martin, from his book Grand's Fairy Tales . This is an adapted version of a Grimm's fairy tale called the "Fisherman and his Wife." In the older version of the tale, which was first written in Germany in the 1800s, a poor fisherman and his wife are blessed with wishes by a magical fish in exchange for releasing it. Howe...