Saint Patricks Day

New and updated edition of a classic holiday book from beloved nonfiction writer for kids Gail Gibbons. Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. 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 the customs surrounding St. Patrick’s Day— 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. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including Groundhog Day, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring accurate histories and facts about favorite holidays to kids in this new and updated edition of St. Patrick’s Day.

George celebrates Saint Patrick's Day with his friends.

Introduces the history and customs of St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day: its celebration in New York and other American places, 1737-1845. How the anniversary was observed by representative Irish organizations, and the toasts proposed.

Great Saint Patrick's Day gift for kids, teens, adults, seniors Under $10, this St. Patrick's Day Journal is perfect to jot down thoughts, take notes etc This Journal has 100 Lined white pages.The Beautiful Clover theme is relaxing and elegant.The cover has a Matte Finish.The size is 7x10 and the book has clover icons on each page.

This lively and ambitious book explores the whole range of St Patrick's Day celebrations, from parades to plastic leprechauns, within a historical and contemporary context.

In a question and answer format, this book gives a history of this holiday from it’s beginnings all the way up to how it is celebrated around the world today. Interspersed are fun facts and riddles. At the end of the book readers are invited to make a St. Patrick’s Day banquet with a special shamrock cake (enough to feed a classroom) and other green goodies.

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a special holiday, Saint Patrick's Day. Readers will learn about Saint Patrick and his religious impact in Ireland. Modern celebrations in Ireland and the United States are described. Associated symbols such as shamrocks and the color green are explained, as well as traditions including church services, parades, music and dance, and special foods. This title concludes with a full page about a famous Irish cultural symbol, the leprechaun. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade.

Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.