St. Patrick's Day

by Gail Gibbons

Overview

Every year on March 17th, people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

In this bright picture book, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons tells you everything you need to know about this holiday. You'll learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday.

From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction to a fun holiday.  A perfect introduction to the customs surrounding the holiday— parades, special meals, and of course wearing lots of green. 

Filled with facts, legends, and traditions, this book is ideal for kids learning about the holiday, Irish culture, and history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823411733
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	01/01/1994
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	92,014
Product dimensions:	8.17(w) x 7.89(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 2-A basic introduction to the holiday-how it began, the life and works of St. Patrick, and the various ways in which the day is celebrated. The text is clear and concise, and the pages are full of information. Gibbons's simple, clean, full-page watercolor-and-ink illustrations flow logically from one to the next. Particularly welcome are descriptions of some St. Patrick's Day symbols, such as shamrocks, leprechauns, and Celtic harps. A couple of picture books are available on the subject, such as Alice Schertle's Jeremy Bean's St. Patrick's Day (Lothrop, 1987), but this is an outstanding choice to fill the bill for nonfiction.-Kay McPherson, Central Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, GA

School Library Journal

…[will make] everyone feel a little bit Irish.

From the Publisher