![]() ![]() Praise for the picture book edition, Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland ![]() Patrick's Day gift- perfect for sharing with your family.įor older readers, the large-format edition Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland includes even more information, and a note from the author about his inspiration. This timeless story, now available in a sturdy, colorful board book format, is a perfect introduction to these important Irish legends, and an ideal St. With his signature bold illustrations and engaging prose, Tomie dePaola recounts a number of legends about the Saint-including the well-known story of how he drove the snakes from Ireland, and his association with the shamrock, as well as less familiar details of his journeys. ![]() From the author of Strega Nona and Quiet comes an illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint-now in a special format just right for the youngest readers.īeloved children's book author-illustrator Tomie dePaola recounts the life of Saint Patrick-from his noble birth in Britain, to his captivity in Ireland, to the visions which led him to return and found the first Christian church in Ireland. ![]()
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