For younger children, St. Patrick's Day by Joyce Kessel (illustrations by Cathy Gilchrist) is an introduction into who Saint Patrick was and the origins of why we have a special day named after him. This book presents a brief account of the life of the Roman aristocrat who became Ireland's patron saint and discusses the annual holiday that honors him.
From the
Holiday Symbols series, there is
St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks by Mary Berendes. This book describes the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day, and how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland.
Author Edna Barth has a book entitled
Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols. The origins of St. Patrick's Day and the folklore, fancy, and traditions that give the holiday its many diverse symbols. "Both background facts and current traditions are explored in this brisk, lively text." (Booklist)
Carol Gnojewski offers a book with tons of St. Patrick's themed crafts for parents and kids to do together. In Fun St. Patrick's Day Crafts, everyone can be Irish as they follow the step-by step instructions for crafts like Celtic jewelry, Ogham message sticks, Blarney stones, and rainbow pencil toppers.
And just because it's cute...
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