{ "item_title" : "The Little Purple Mardi Gras Bead", "item_author" : [" Julie Rowley", "John Paquette "], "item_description" : "Throw me out there, misterWhen 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 favoriteRaised 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.A 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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/45/562/344/145562344X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "10.95", "online_price" : "10.95", "our_price" : "10.95", "club_price" : "10.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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