{"product_id":"cajun-night-before-christmasr-coloring-book-paperback","title":"Cajun Night Before Christmas(r) Coloring Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Rice\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a Louisiana bayou and told in Cajun dialect-de chirren been nezzle\/Good snug on de flo'--the poem has lively illustrations that perfectly suit the unique text.\u003cbr\u003e-Horn Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRice is especially good with facial expressions, whether they are on a Texas jack rabbit, a longhorn steer, a dusty cowboy, or the green and long-nosed alligator named Gaston.\u003cbr\u003e-Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the night before Christmas in a tiny shack on the Louisiana bayou, and Santa Claus, with his eight friendly alligators and toy-laden skiff, is on his way. Written in lively Cajun accents, the best-selling Cajun Night Before Christmasï 1\/2 is a beloved holiday classic. Now, with this innovative coloring book, children of all ages can put their own colorful spin on the story. These brilliant illustrations are sure to inspire some wide Cajun smiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"They say if you can make a living doing what you love then you never have to work. I haven't worked in years.\"\u003cbr\u003e --James Rice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Rice's detailed pictures are captivating.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cem\u003eWoman's Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis outpouring of praise is directed towards James Rice (1934-2004) and the outstanding list of children's books he wrote and illustrated. Widely acclaimed as the South's leading illustrator of juvenile books, Rice lives through the more than 2.5 million books in print that feature his work-a record that ranks him with top children's authors and illustrators nationally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCajun Night Before Christmas(R), Rice's first book, has been nationally recognized as a classic in its genre. Rice lent his talents to Pelican Publishing Company's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Before Christmas Series, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e which includes the tremendously popular \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Irish Night Before Christmas, Redneck Night Before Christmas, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGullah Night Before Christmas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e It was through \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCajun Night Before Christmas(R)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that Rice developed the character of Gaston(R) the Green-Nosed Alligator, who went on to have his own series of books. Several of Rice's other sixty books are set in his home state of Texas. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is just one that both entertains and teaches children about cowboys and Western life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRice was born on a farm in Coleman County, Texas, and resided in Hico, Texas. He graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Texas, a master of fine arts from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a master of arts from Howard Payne University. Rice taught art and music at both high school and college levels at such schools as Southeastern Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University, and Dallas Baptist College. When not working on new books, Rice visited schools throughout the country to teach children the joys of writing and illustrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 8.8 x 7.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 1976\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616142389530,"sku":"9780882891385","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/DKO6OElxqT9780882891385.webp?v=1785451849","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/cajun-night-before-christmasr-coloring-book-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}