Shamrocks, Harps & Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols

By: Edna Barth

Illustrated By: Ursula Arndt

Houghton-mifflin / 2001 / Paperback

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Product Description

Why does a leprechaun always live alone? Where did St. Patrick grow up before he was kidnapped and taken as a slave to Ireland? Each of the familiar St. Patrick's Day symbols has an amazing story that illuminates Ireland's rich history, and some can be traced back to ancient customs from many different cultures. All are recognized today by people the world over and are celebrated in the pages of this entertaining book. Also includes the following activities: recipe for Irish Soda Bread, How to make green carnations, snake facts, St. Patrick's Day tongue twisters, and information on chocolate hunts.

Product Information

Format: Paperback
Vendor: Houghton-mifflin
Publication Date: 2001

ISBN: 0618096515
ISBN-13: 9780618096510
Availability: In Stock

Publisher's Description

Shamrocks, shillelaghs, reed pipes, and leprechauns—these are some of the many symbols that remind us of St. Patrick's Day. Who was St. Patrick? And what is this early spring holiday all about? With warmth and vitality, Edna Barth tells the colorful stories, legends, and historical facts behind St. Patrick's Day and shows how the spirit of this ancient Irish holiday is still alive in many countries. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Ursula Arndt, this is a book to be discovered and read with pleasure by young readers. All of Edna Barth's classic holiday books are now being reissued with fresh, new jacket designs and fun activities inside the paperback covers.