This colorful picture book tells the story of St. Patrick's life and how the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Also, included are six legends about Patrick. This is a wonderful introduction to Irish culture for young children. This book is part of the Families the World Over Series. Tom Moran explores Ireland by featuring the life of one Irish family.
Color photographs show the family going about their daily business.
Another page includes the facts about Ireland and a picture of the Irish Flag. Through first-hand accounts and riveting photographs, Killeen tells of the Easter Rising of 1916. The text features the key players in the rebellion and information boxes provide eyewitness accounts plus time lines and maps. Teskey's ink drawings capture the struggles and hopes of Peggy as she faces life in the new world. This is an excellent chapter book that tells a great story and gives historical information as well.