In this gorgeous and lyrical picture book, a family finds hope and healing in a Mardi Gras celebration after Hurricane Katrina changed their world.
That zany beat in our feet is âcause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! âItâs Mardi Gras weather!â heâd shout out whenever, blaring his horn, tilting it high. Mammaâd laugh âtil she cried. Hands on hips, sheâd sashay barefoot, fancy-dancy of the ball.
But Pop-Pop hasnât played his horn, not since the storm.
This vibrant and moving story shows a family struggling to rebuild their home and their spirits following Hurricane Katrina. A young brother and sister arenât sure how their displaced family can move on until one very special Mardi Gras gives them and their parents new hope and belief in a beautiful future.