While preparing for her ride in one of the super Mardi Gras parades, Jenny Giraffe discovers the tradition of float riders, masks, and costumes.

Introduces a Louisiana Cajun family and their celebration of Mardi Gras including the music, the food, and the costumes.

When Carnival rolls around in New Orleans, everyone joins the celebration?including the beads! As the beautiful floats are readied for the parade, the big and fancy beads tell the little purple Mardi Gras bead that he?s much too plain to ever be treasured. Will hope and determination make his dreams?and those of one very special little girl?come true? Ride along and find out!

When Cajun fisherman Jacques encounters a magical wish-granting catfish, his wife Jolie asks for many things, including a paddleboat and the title of Mardi Gras queen.

Bruno and Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs who live in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Frida is always ready to go on an adventure. Bruno is less adventurous but usually does whatever Frida tells him to do. Mardi Gras is a big party and one of the best days of the year - especially in New Orleans. Frida never misses out on a fun time, and Bruno always goes along. Come join them on one of their adventures as Bruno and Frida Go to Mardi...

Delphine Denise Debreaux loves everything about the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, especially riding bikes with her friends in the parade, but this year she is determined to win the prize for best float, with or without them. Includes notes about Mardi Gras and New Orleans.