New and updated edition of a classic holiday book from beloved nonfiction writer for kids Gail Gibbons. Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. 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 the customs surrounding St. Patrick’s Day— 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 of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including Groundhog Day, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring accurate histories and facts about favorite holidays to kids in this new and updated edition of St. Patrick’s Day.

A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale. When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!" With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he's assured they'll never leave him behind again. Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

There is probably no national day that has such global popularity as St. Patrick’s Day. On St. Patrick’s Day, it is reputed that ‘Everyone is Irish’. What are the factors and factions that give the day such popular appeal? Is St. Patrick’s Day the same around the world – in Japan, Northern Ireland and Montserrat – as it is in the Republic of Ireland and the United States? Just how does ‘Irishness’ figure in the celebration and commemoration of St. Patrick’s Day, and how has this day been commoditized, consumed and contested? Does St. Patrick’s Day ‘belong’ to the people, the nation or the brewery? This edited volume brings together the best St. Patrick’s Day and Irish Studies scholars from the fields of history, anthropology, sociology, Irish studies, diaspora studies, and cultural studies. The volume thematically explores how St. Patrick’s Day has been consumed from the symbolic to the literal, the religious to the political. By doing so, it offers a fresh examination of its importance in contemporary society. This volume will thus appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Irish diaspora studies, and Irish historians and scholars, as well as to anthropology, sociology and cultural studies students interested in exploring St. Patrick’s Day as a case study of globalization, migration and commoditization.

Excited readers will make their own leprechaun hat, pot o' gold, rainbow pop-up card, Celtic knot chain necklace, and more. Readers join the St. Patrick's Day celebration as storyteller Randel McGee explores the history behind this famous Irish holiday.

"Read about the history of St. Patrick, and find out why there is a celebration for this saint"--Provided by publisher.

Students will discover who St. Patrick really was and learn all about the traditions and history associated with the holiday. Hands-on projects such as making their own pots of gold and a St. Patrick’s Day-related recipe gives kids the chance to fully immerse themselves in the celebration.

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a special holiday, Saint Patrick's Day. Readers will learn about Saint Patrick and his religious impact in Ireland. Modern celebrations in Ireland and the United States are described. Associated symbols such as shamrocks and the color green are explained, as well as traditions including church services, parades, music and dance, and special foods. This title concludes with a full page about a famous Irish cultural symbol, the leprechaun. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday which celebrates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Author Elaine Landau tells the story of St. Patrick, and the celebrations held each year on March 17th.

Explains the origins of St. Patrick's Day, how it has changed and how it is observed.

You will enjoy the folklore, poetry, stories, and creative recipes in this cookbook written by cook, author, and poet Karen Jean Matsko Hood. It is packed full of unique recipes that are fun and healthy to help you celebrate this holiday. Your family and friends will delight in helping to prepare these delicious recipes and then share them with others to enjoy the tradition of “all things green.” With a little luck of the Irish, you will all have hours of merriment and laughter surrounding you to remember for the rest of the year. This is a perfect cookbook to add to your library or to give as a gift.