James Rice

James Rice

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Author/illustrator James Rice (1934-2004) produced sixty books, including the illustrations for Pelican's treasured The Night Before Christmas Series. Rice's first book, the well-loved classic Cajun Night Before Christmas (R), has more than 750,000 copies in print. Young readers can enjoy more of Gaston (R)'s adventures in Gaston (R) Goes to Mardi Gras and sample Rice's other children's stories with favorites such as Texas Jack at the Alamo. With more than 1.5 million copies of his books in print, Rice ranks among the nation's best-selling creators of children's books, receiving awards from Printer Industries of America and the Children's Book Council, among others. Years after his death, Rice's family found the art and text Gaston (R) Joins the Circus, and this discovery has brought Gaston (R) back for one more adventure!
1st September 2012

The Night Before Christmas: A Magical Pop-up Edition

Exquisite silhouettes and a spectacular pop-up finale bring this popular Christmas poem magically to life. This elegant... MoreThe Night Before Christmas: A Magical Pop-up Edition

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30th November 1990

Cowboy Night Before Christmas

In a raging blizzard in the American Southwest, Santa employs cowpokes and cattle to make his deliveries.... MoreCowboy Night Before Christmas

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31st August 1991

Southern Time Christmas, A

When L'il Elf Jed falls out of Santa's sleigh high above a Southern farm, thumping down upon the soft ground one balmy C... MoreSouthern Time Christmas, A

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30th September 1993

La Nochebuena South of the Border, La

A sombrero-wearing Santa makes his rounds through the Mexican desert.... MoreLa Nochebuena South of the Border, La

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15th April 2015

Cowboy

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28th February 1998

Vaqueros

A cute chihuahua named Chi Chi assists in presenting the tale of the South American cowboys, the vaqueros.... MoreVaqueros

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30th November 1999

Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator

Unprepared for his yearly trek because of a series of problems, a perplexed Santa sees Gaston in flight-suddenly the fri... MoreGaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator

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30th November 2000

Why Cowgirls Are Such Sweet Talkers

Gabby shows Slim Watkins and the other cowpokes that kindness through sweet talk gets better results than yelling or pok... MoreWhy Cowgirls Are Such Sweet Talkers

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15th August 1990

Cajun Christmas Cards

The covers of Cajun Night Before Christmas and Gaston the Green-Nosed Alligator as well as selections from the interiors... MoreCajun Christmas Cards

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21st September 2000

Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas

The Pennsylvania Dutch dialect and the antics of the crotchety Belsnickel will make this a Christmas tale to enjoy.... MorePennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas

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