Books with title The Story of Saint Patrick's Day by Patricia A. Pingry

In about 200 words, this little book presents the story of Saint Patrick's Day in a way that is simple enough for a toddler to understand. Vibrant illustrations are paired with the text and help create the connection between the story of the life of Saint Patrick and the way the holiday is celebrated today. Parents can use this book to introduce little ones to the meaning behind Saint Patrick's Day. Ages 2-5.

The story begins with the traditional symbols of the day that are often found in schoolrooms, such as shamrocks, harps, and leprechauns. Then the narrative moves to a short biography of Saint Patrick himself: as a shepherd, as a missionary, and as a teacher. This colorfull boardbook ties together the live of Patrick with the traditional images of Ireland.

Kidnapped as a boy and sold into slavery in Ireland, Patrick spent many brutal years away from his family and friends and should have hated the Irish people.Yet having escaped, he was drawn back to challenge the High King, his warriors and the great druids who fought against him with all their magic powers.This was a battle Patrick had to win and it changed a way of life forever.“The ‘In a Nutshell’ series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of Ireland’s best-loved myths and legends – it’s a history lesson, yes, but a fun, colorful one, and the witty tone means it will appeal to mums and dads too. Highly recommended’ Irish Independent

"A simple, informative and engaging way of learning about some of Ireland's most exciting tales"The In a Nutshell series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of Ireland's best-loved myths and legends, it's a history lesson, yes, but a fun, colourful one, and the witty tone means it will appeal to mums and dads too. Highly recommended - Mothers & Babies magazine, Irish IndependentKidnapped as a boy and sold into slavery in Ireland, Patrick spent many brutal years away from his family and friends and should have hated the Irish people. Yet having escaped, he was drawn back to challenge the High King, his warriors and the great druids who fought against him with all their magic powers. This was a battle Patrick had to win and it changed a way o f life forever. The Irish Myths & Legends In A Nutshell Series:1:The Children of Lir2: How Cuchulainn Got His Name3: The Story of Saint Patrick4: The Salmon of Knowledge5: The Story of Newgrange6: The Giant's Causeway7: Granuaile - The Pirate Queen8: Oisin and Tir na nOg9: The Story of Brian Boru10: Deirdre of the Sorrows11: The Heroes of the Red Branch Knights12: The Adventures of the Fianna13: The Adventures of Maebh the Warrior Queen14: Diarmuid and Grainne and the Vengeance of Fionn15: Saint Brigid the Fearless16: The Vikings In Ireland17: Journey into the Unknown18: The Story of Tara19: Niall of the Nine Hostages20: The Magical Story of the Tuatha Dé Danann21: Saint Colmcille (Saint Columba) 22: The Book of Irish Saints

The story begins with the traditional symbols of the day that are often found in schoolrooms, such as shamrocks, harps, and leprechauns. Then the narrative moves to a short biography of Saint Patrick himself: as a shepherd, as a missionary, and as a teacher. This colorfull boardbook ties together the live of Patrick with the traditional images of Ireland.