Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day - by John O'Brien Jr

About the Book

"St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick's Day-and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities"--

Book Synopsis

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!

St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! It's a day to honor St. Patrick, one of the official church patron saints of Ireland. Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.

So many ways to get festive--Discover how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world with parades, treasure hunts, and the color green!

Celebrate at home--Explore St. Patrick's Day customs with included activities like making Rainbow Noisemakers and tasty Lucky Green Shakes.

Fascinating facts and pictures--Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring St. Patrick's Day to life.

Discover Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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Review Quotes

"An excellent book pitched brilliantly for its target audience. Gives a very precise and informative background on Saint Patrick and the traditions associated with him. I'd highly recommend this book for anyone who has any affiliation or interest in Ireland." -- Lisa Gillen

"Celebrating St. Patrick's Day has been a tradition in my family and in my time as a teacher. This book brings the history, traditions, and festivity all together with hands-on activities that create lasting impressions around themes of genealogy, respect for religious differences, and the traditions that connect us all. Colorful illustrations, highlighted vocabulary and phonetic language translations make the book adaptable for learners across the grade levels. Families and teachers alike can use the activities to bring more meaning to the celebrations. This book is a must for any classroom's library and for those who love knowing more about why the world turns green on March 17th!" -- Catie Coleman

"This book is amazing. The story gives an amazing overview of the history, and the illustrations are beautifully done. In addition to a great story, it also has recipes for kids (and adults) as well as activities for the entire family to enjoy. I appreciate how the story explains why we celebrate the day along with ways the entire world celebrates St. Patrick and the Irish." -- Heather Harvey

About the Author

JOHN O'BRIEN, JR. is a first-generation Irish-American, the author of five books, an award-winning poet, and a founder of the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival. He is also the founder, publisher, and editor of the Ohio Irish American News magazine.