Timothy Hubble and the King Cake Party

By Anita C. Prieto

Book Overview

A young newcomer to the Crescent City discovers the joys of Mardi Gras in this colorful children's book of friendship and New Orleans tradition.

Shortly after moving to the New Orleans, little Timmy Hubble receives a special invitation to a king cake party. The trouble is that he's never heard of a king cake. A purple, green, and gold cake, baked with a baby hidden inside? How strange

Timmy is as bewildered as he is curious. But soon, he finds the cake to be the least of his worries--girls are coming to the party, too. How will this little worrywart handle new friends, unusual traditions, and a co-ed party?

In this delightful children's story, young readers will go along with Timmy as he discovers the fun in new experiences. They will also learn interesting facts about Mardi Gras, king cakes, and the real reason parties are so much fun: friendship

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589805844
• ISBN13: 9781589805842
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3