When you’re in New Orleans, there’s no better way to take in all the brilliance of the city than to hop on board the streetcar! As you make your way down the tracks with this cheerful storybook, look out the window and see the colorful sprawl of gardens and trees in the park, then roll with the rhymes past historic homes and business. From Carrollton to St. Charles Avenue, you won’t want to miss any of the famous sights—and you’ll probably want to stop for a delicious snoball!
Don’t forget to drop down your window, because New Orleans has some of the most unique smells and sounds around. When you switch to the red line, watch second line parades with jazz in full swing and enjoy the delicious aromas of po’ boys and Louisiana spice. With illustrations as delightful as the city itself and with rhymes so joyous you’ll want to read them out loud, this book is your family’s ticket to all the wonders of the Crescent City!
About the Author
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Marion Rea Brian spent her early years riding streetcars and taking in all the magnificent sights of the Crescent City. As a certified instructor with a focus on student achievement and special education, her writing has allowed her to bring her passions for New Orleans and children together. Brian is a member of the National Association for Gifted Educators and lives in Georgia with her husband.
About the Illustrator
Since she began coloring on walls as a child, Jennifer Lindsley has created artwork in almost every medium. She received her bachelor of arts in design technology from University of Northern Colorado and a license in art education K-12 from North Carolina Central University. Since returning to Louisiana, Lindsley has taught age-specific, specialty art classes for children and adults.
ROLLING DOWN THE AVENUE
By Marion Rea Brian
Illustrated by Jennifer Lindsley
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / State & Local
JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / General
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / General
32 pp. 9 x 6
31 color illus.
Ages 3+
ISBN: 9781455621798 pb