Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland -- Tomie dePaola

<b>An illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of <i>Quiet, Strega Nona</i>, and many others.</b> <p/>This timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book <i>Saint Patrick</i>, is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift. <p/>Beloved children's book author-illustrator Tomie dePaola recounts the life of Saint Patrick--from his noble birth in Britain, to his captivity in Ireland, to the visions which led him to return and found the first Christian church in Ireland. <p/>With his signature bold illustrations and engaging prose, Tomie dePaola recounts a number of legends about the Saint--including the well-known story of how he drove the snakes from Ireland, and his association with the shamrock.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tomie dePaola<br><b>Publisher:</b> Holiday House<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/1992<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.10d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780823410774<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>81193 / Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Tomie dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including <i>Strega Nona</i> and <i>Quiet</i>. Tomie wa