| St. Patrick's Day Contributor(s): Gibbons, Gail (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823411737 ISBN-13: 9780823411733 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1994 Annotation: This story of Saint Patrick's life includes information on how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. Includes six legends about Saint Patrick. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 394.262 |
| LCCN: 93029570 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 8.03" W x 8.21" (0.24 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - St. Patrick's Day |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 51289 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gibbons, Gail: - Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com |