St. Patrick's Day
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · January 1, 1994
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- Who it’s for
- Accessible text and colorful illustrations bring St. Patrick’s Day history, legends, and customs together.
- Themes
- St. Patrick’s Day traditions, Patrick’s life and legends, Irish culture and history
- Genres
- Christian Holidays & Celebrations, Holidays & Celebrations, Customs & Traditions
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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.
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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.
A Holiday, Explained
Accessible text and colorful illustrations bring St. Patrick’s Day history, legends, and customs together.
Come here for
- The story of Patrick alongside legends about the saint
- A look at parades, special meals, shamrocks, and green
Expect
- Clear, colorful illustrations paired with accessible text
- Facts, legends, and traditions in a holiday introduction
Where it sits
| Christian Holidays & Celebrations | 74% |
|---|---|
| Holidays & Celebrations | 45% |
| Customs & Traditions | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religious Holidays
- Customs & Traditions
- Myths & Folklore
- Authors
- Gail Gibbons
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- January 1, 1994
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- St. Patrick’s Day traditions · Patrick’s life and legends · Irish culture and history
- Reading lane
- Religious Holidays