Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
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If you’ve been looking for a good resource to teach your kids the historical facts behind this lively March 17th celebration, look no further! Lucky shamrocks and green leprechauns are no match to the dramatic true story of Saint Patrick. Beloved by children for over two decades, here’s what School Library Journal says about Tomie dePaola’ s book, Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. (1992 Reed Business Information Inc.)
Preschool-Grade 4
“For answering requests for information about St. Patrick, this is the ideal book to replace a page in the encyclopedia or a pictureless chapter in a musty old book of saints.
The story opens with his kidnapping as a boy and youth as a slave in Ireland, and recounts his escape to his family in Britain, the inspiring vision that led him to return as Ireland's first bishop, and the spread of Christianity on the Emerald Isle under his leadership.
dePaola's palette is dominated by earth and moss tones, and works to convey a distinctly Celtic flavor. An arresting use of space runs the gamut from double-page spreads to half-page illustrations. This constantly shifting balance of art and text adds action to the tale.”—Lisa S. Murphy, Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
Read Reviews (Five out of Five Stars) New $6.95
Used $4.00
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2 Comments:
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Popped over from the Carnival. Thanks for sharing.
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