St Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
I was looking for a book that was more than just a tale of leprechauns and this is a great one. It explains in simplistic terms and colorful pictures the meaning behind St Patrick's Day and some of the traditions that also are used that day by people. I will definitely read this to my infants and toddlers next year as it is short, colorful, and will be a great addition to their vocabulary :)
Jack and the Leprechaun by Ivan Robertson
Jack is a little mouse who goes to visit his family in Ireland. He learns about some of the traditions that are done on St Patrick's Day and also is on the search for Liam the Leprechaun. But will he catch the leprechaun? This is another great book for simplistic text that explains the general premise behind St Patrick's Day and is also a story to add to the entertainment. Great pick for a toddler up through first grade read :)
Just A Little Luck by Mercer Mayer
I love all of Mercer Mayer's books, not so much for educational value but for the values they teach! I haven't found one that I wasn't happy with and this didn't disappoint! Although it has nothing to do with the actual holiday St Patrick's Day, it is all about how people can be unlucky and then lucky and how not even a penny can determine which way the world will be. Little Critter finds a penny, it doesn't bring him luck, he gets rid of it and still has bad luck and good luck. This a great example of how the world works. Nothing can or will determine good luck or bad luck. Things just happen :)
I also just got some Easter books which I will review in a few days! Happy Reading :)
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