Bead Trees

Have you ever seen a tree that grows beads? Can such a tree really exist?

When Dori hears about magical trees with beads growing from their branches, she’s bursting with questions. At school, she learns a surprising lesson about these curious trees. But when she tells Mama, it’s clear there’s more to the story—and only one place to find the truth.

So begins a journey to the vibrant city of New Orleans, where Dori and Mama discover how beads really end up in trees and what makes Mardi Gras such a magical time of year. Along the way, Dori sees the city through her own wonder-filled eyes, while Mama shares treasured memories of music, parades, and tradition.