Bibliograph

Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs, the story of the St. Patrick's Day symbols, by Edna Barth ; illustrated by Ursula Arndt

Type

Label

Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs, the story of the St. Patrick's Day symbols, by Edna Barth ; illustrated by Ursula Arndt

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-95) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

920, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50023846380812

Responsibility statement

by Edna Barth ; illustrated by Ursula Arndt

Sub title

the story of the St. Patrick's Day symbols

Summary

Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick's Day. 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

Target audience

juvenile

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