Introduces the history and festivities associated with Saint Patrick's Day

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Saint Patrick's Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Discusses how we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, activities to do, who was St. Patrick, and the legend of the Shamrock

Describes the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day which honors the patron saint of Ireland

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...