Cajun Night Before Christmas(r) (Abbreviated Board Book) by Trosclair Board Book

Description: Cajun Night Before Christmas(r) (Abbreviated Board Book) by Trosclair, James Rice Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Board Book Condition Brand New Description This abbreviated board book edition is the perfect introduction to this classic tale!Take the classic story of jolly old St. Nicholas, place it in a Louisiana bayou setting, dress Santa Claus in muskrat "from his head to his foot," pile his skiff high with toys, and hitch it to eight friendly alligators. The result is this modern classic. Fifty years after its first appearance, Cajun Night Before Christmas(R) has sold more than one million copies and has served as the model for Pelicans ongoing, best-selling Night Before Christmas Series.The Cajun Night Before Christmas(R) has been a part of Louisianas holiday traditions since it was first published in 1973. A delight to both young and old with its rustic full-color illustrations and lively story, it has become a timeless addition to holiday celebrations far beyond south Louisiana, reaching all corners of the country with its charming presentation of Christmas on the bayou and the break-out star of Gaston(R) the Green-Nosed Alligator.Conceived by J. B. Kling, Jr., Cajun Night Before Christmas(R) originally appeared as a Christmas message from Bergeron Plymouth Company of New Orleans. Under the pseudonymous byline "Trosclair," the story won a Clio Award in 1967 from the Academy of Television and Radio Advertising.Brought to life by the talented James Rice, the humorous illustrations of a colorful bayou Christmas have been nationally recognized as a classic in its genre. Author Biography "Rice is especially good with facial expressions, whether they are on a Texas jackrabbit, a longhorn steer, a dusty cowboy, or the green and long-nosed alligator named Gaston." --Library Journal "Rice is a master at making a story come alive with colorful detailed drawings." --Beaumont, TXSouthEast Texas Examiner James Rice (1934-2004) was a fledgling illustrator when he collaborated with late Pelican publisher Dr. Milburn Calhoun to create his first book, the well-loved classic Cajun Night Before Christmas(R). In his long, distinguished career as an author and illustrator, he would go on to produce more than sixty books for children. With more than 2.5 million books in print, he ranks among the nations best-selling creators of childrens books. In addition to the praise he received from the many schoolchildren he visited and all those young at heart, Mr. Rice won several awards throughout the years from Printer Industries of America and the Childrens Book Council. Mr. Rice died at his home in Hico, Texas, in May 2004. Award Winning Works by James Rice: Gaston Goes to Texas Certificate of Award, Printer Industries of America 1979 The Night Before Christmas Certificate of Merit, Printer Industries of America 1990 Why Cowboys Sleep with Their Boots On Certificate of Merit, Printer Industries of America 1996 Cajun Night Before Christmas(R) Not Just for Children Anymore Classics, CBC 2002 The Teachers Night Before Christmas Childrens Choices, CBC/IRA 2002 Why Cowboys Need a Pardner Childrens Books Mean Business, CBC 2002 Details ISBN 1455628174 ISBN-13 9781455628179 Title Cajun Night Before Christmas(r) (Abbreviated Board Book) Author Trosclair, James Rice Format Board Book Year 2024 Pages 12 Publisher Pelican Publishing Company GE_Item_ID:168275435; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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