Mardi Gras

Holidays

by Julie Murray

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a lively holiday, Mardi Gras. Readers will learn the story of Mardi Gras, its connection with the Christian holidays Lent and Easter, and how it spread to the United States with the arrival of French explorers in New Orleans. Traditions including costumed balls and large feasts are discussed, as well as modern customs such as parades, beads, and king cake. Features include table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really informative book about Mardi Gras for kids. It’s also a good book for adults who have no idea what Mardi Gras is. I’m glad they included the King Cakes…but left out the infamous “Street Gravy” in New Orleans. Wear shoes with toes if you go. No sandals. Seriously.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little too wordy for my 5yo son but definitely covers a lot of information and history around Mardi Gras

[wildct2003 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple and easy to read.