Patrick : Patron Saint of Ireland (Paperback)

Patrick : Patron Saint of Ireland (Paperback)
Patrick : Patron Saint of Ireland (Paperback)
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An illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many others. This timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book Saint Patrick, is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift. Beloved 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. 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.

An illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many others. This timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book Saint Patrick, is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift. Beloved 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. 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.

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Patrick's life story is greatly…
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Reviewed in the USA on 2021-07-08T17:00:00

Patrick's life story is greatly simplified for children, but covers the essentials, and is illustrated in a style reminiscent of ancient times. DePaola includes an afterward about his childhood visits to his Irish grandparents (his mother's parents). The book was a response to his mother's request. (PS: St. Patrick was a Welshman.)

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Great to have in a sit...
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Reviewed in the USA on 2014-03-29T17:00:00

Great to have in a situation where religious overtones are acceptable. Tomie dePaola embraces his Irish roots in this one (as opposed to his Italian roots in some of his other books).

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Fun retelling of the s...
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Reviewed in the USA on 2016-07-21T17:00:00

Fun retelling of the story behind St. Patrick's Day. My kids and I enjoyed reading it together.

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Born into a noble fami...
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Reviewed in the USA on 2013-04-23T17:00:00

Born into a noble family in Roman Britain, Patrick was captured as a boy by coastal raiders, and sold into slavery across the sea, in Ireland. It was here, as he worked as a shepherd for his new master, King Miliucc, that - after much prayer - he first "felt the love of God in his heart." Escaping from Ireland, Patrick made his way home, but God was not finished with him, and he eventually found himself returning to the land of his captivity, to Christianize the population... Tomie dePaola - whose retelling of the old legend of The Clown of God was one of my favorite religious picture-books as a child - turns his attention to the traditions of his mother's people in Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. As someone with a great deal of admiration for ancient Irish culture, but who takes a dim view of proselytizing, I can't honestly say that Patrick is one of my personal heroes. But for those who feel differently, or who just want to introduce children to this influential man in Irish history, dePaola's book is a wonderful place to start. The story is engaging, the illustrations vintage dePaola (always a good thing!), and the inclusion of five folk legends associated with the saint just gives the book added appeal. Definitely a title to be read for St. Patrick's Day, which (as dePaola informs us) marks Patrick's death, on March 17, 461.

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Summary: This story i...
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Reviewed in the USA on 2011-10-04T17:00:00

Summary: This story is about the life of Saint Patrick. It Chronicles how he came to be the patron saint of ireland and how the three leaf clover came to be associated with him. It goes through the history of how he got taken from his home in britain and sold as a slave to a farmer in Ireland. Then he prays so much that God provides his escape and gets him safely back to his home. he ends up going back to Ireland to preach to the very people that took him from his country and dies a beloved man in the country. At the very end there are legends of St. Patricks life. Genre: This book is a biography because it tells the story of a mans life and how he became one of the most popular saints around. It tells of his trials and travels and what he went through to eventually reach thousands of people. Setting: The setting of this story takes place in Ireland and partly in Britain. It is important to know these things because it lets the readers know which part of the world St. Patrick comes from so that they can better understand the history surrounding him. We also know the year, which allows us to look back and see what was going on during the time of St. Patrick's youth when he was taken and the horrors he would have faced. It allows St. Patrick to be even more real and relevant in our lives as readers media: drawings/ink.

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