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St. Patrick's Day
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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St. Patrick's Day
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Gail Gibbons
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:32 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 229 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780823411733
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| Classifications | Dewey:394.262 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Holiday House Inc
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| Imprint |
Holiday House Inc
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| Publication Date |
1 January 1994 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Every year on March 17th, people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day! In this bright picture book, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons tells you everything you need to know about this holiday. You'll learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction to a fun holiday. A perfect introduction to the customs surrounding the holiday-- parades, special meals, and of course wearing lots of green. Filled with facts, legends, and traditions, this book is ideal for kids learning about the holiday, Irish culture, and history.
Author Biography
According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." The multi award-winning Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Regina Medal, the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
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