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The Story of Saint Patrick
By Christopher Fay / Paulist Press

Open the pages of this enchanting book and learn about the man who lives in the hearts of all thr Irish. Did you know that Patrick was a Roman citizen? Or that he was captured by the Celts and made a slave for six years? Author James Janda has delightfully blended Patrick's actual words from his autobiography with the legends about him--just enough for young readers to learn about the life of this exceptional man. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

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Discovering Saint Patrick
By Thomas O'Loughlin / Paulist Press

The search for the "real" St. Patrick has puzzles and intrigued scholars for centuries. How much can we really know about the life and times of Patrick? This new study takes a look at the myth and reality of St. Patrick, including what made him famous, gave value to his writings and produced the interest that is still in us. 254 pages, softcover.

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Celtic Mosaics, Coloring Book
By Mindware

Unearth the beauty of one of history's oldest and most enduring art forms. Each original image awakens your imagination as you discover the intricate and intriguing designs celebrated by ancient cultures. Explore the potential of light and dark, contrast and harmony, color and shape. Experiment with markers, crayons, pencils or pastels, or mix and match tools, intensities and techniques for marvelous effects.

Each MindWare coloring book provides a new, ingenious framework for individual masterpieces. Use them in the classroom to strengthen students' spatial skills. Introduce them at home for hours of imaginative, high-quality fun. Make them into an icebreaker for working teams wanting to jump-start creativity.

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6092110: St. Patrick&quot;s Day, Create A Bookmark

St. Patrick's Day, Create A Bookmark
By Barker Creek

Creative craft for the classroom, church, summer camp, birthday parties, after-school care and more! Embellishment ideas included on the back of bookmarks add interesting, fun details to your project! 2 1/2" x 6"; center hole punched at top; printed on sturdy card stock; 30 per pack.

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96513: Shamrocks, Harps & Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick&quot;s Day Symbols

Shamrocks, Harps & Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols
By Barth / Houghton-mifflin

Why does a leprechaun always live alone? Where did St. Patrick grow up before he was kidnapped and taken as a slave to Ireland? Each of the familiar St. Patrick's Day symbols has an amazing story that illuminates Ireland's rich history, and some can be traced back to ancient customs from many different cultures. All are recognized today by people the world over and are celebrated in the pages of this entertaining book. Also includes the following activities: recipe for Irish Soda Bread, How to make green carnations, snake facts, St. Patrick's Day tongue twisters, and information on chocolate hunts.

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8264151: St. Patrick&quot;s Day Stickers

St. Patrick's Day Stickers
By Teacher Created Resources

This package of 120 self adhesive stickers are St. Patricks day themed, and have different pictures.

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Cut and Create! Holidays
By Teaching & Learning Co.

Sail a jaunty ship for Columbus Day or make a clever cat for Halloween, a Valentine Bear, a leprechaun, an Earth Day globe, to name just a few!Over 30 engaging and colorful holiday projects will brighten your classroom and bring a big grin to your students' faces! While your students practice their scissor skills and enjoy the process of creating, you will be building a firm foundation for their visual-motor skills, a necessary prerequisite for cognitive development.Encourage creativity, develop scissor skills and promote confidence and success!These cut-and-create projects are designed to reinforce visual-motor skills and basic math skills including grouping, ordering and spatial orientation. Simple, illustrated, step-by-step instructions and patterns are included for each project. Finished products can be used for take-homes, bulletin boards, mobiles, gifts and more!Some holidays include: Grandparents' Day; Rosh Hashanah; Election Day; Thanksgiving; Hanukkah; Christmas; Kwanzaa; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Groundhog Day; Presidents' Day; St. Patrick's Day; April Fools' Day; Easter; Cinco de Mayo; Flag Day and more! Level: preK-2

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91620: St. Patrick&quot;s Day in the Morning

St. Patrick's Day in the Morning
By Eve Bunting / Houghton-mifflin

Jaime wants to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade, past Barney the Baker, up Acorn Hill, past the "Half-Way-Up Sweetshop" and all the way to the green fields up the hill, but his brothers say he's too small. So before everyone elseis awake, he makes his trek up, meeting neighbors and friends along the way as he carries the Irish flag and flute.
Wonderfully illustrated by Jan Brett, the villages and fields of Ireland are captured in her two-tone pictures. A loving look at a young boy's St. Patrick's Day experience.

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41450: The Story of Saint Patrick&quot;s Day

The Story of Saint Patrick's Day
By Patricia Pingry / Ideals Publications Inc

This little book, in a few simple words, tells the story of the history and meaning of the symbols of Saint Patrick's Day. It also introduces the young child to the celebration of the holiday in schoolrooms and in the country. Parents are encouraged to discuss the holiday with the child and help the child make some of the symbols of Saint Patrick's Day.

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Green Gravy, Cul-de-Sac Kids #14
By Beverly Lewis / Bethany

Carly Hunter is proud to be chosen "Student of the Week." She even gets to make a special wish. Just in time for St. Patricks Day. Carly decides her classmates must wear green because she's Irish. And she wants everyone to eat only green foods, too, during lunch. But Jimmy, her adopted Korean brother, doesn't want to join the silly custom. He thinks green foods are yucky. Who will win the brother and sister tug-of-war? For ages 7 to 10.

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