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Halloween Leaf Bats Made from Maple Leaves and Upcycled Egg Cartons
With Halloween fast approaching and Bat Week in full s-WING, it’s time to take advantage of freshly fallen maple leaves and recycled egg cartons to...
Tralee and Tralah are rival towns, and have been for as long as everyone can remember. Every year they have a St. Patrick’s Day decorating contest and Tralah wins, but this year little Fiona suggests they paint the whole town of Tralee green. As the village folk paint away a small stranger arrives on St. Patrick’s Day looking for help. A lovely story about kindness and magic.
The story begins with big folk (humans) moving into Ireland and soaking up all the leprechaun luck floating in the air. To protect their luck the leprechauns sweep it up and store it away. Unfortunately, they scooped up too much and misfortunate fell on the land of Ireland. But all is not lost! A woman named Fiona uses her cleverness to get luck back. A fun story about luck, leprechauns and cleverness with charming illustrations.
Fin M’Coul and his wife Oonagh are happy giants that live on Knockmany Hill, but they soon find out that Cucullin, the strongest giant around, wants to fight Fin. Fin thinks about running away but his wife cleverly helps him outwit Cucullin. A charming Irish tale brought to life by Tomie dePaola’s colourful illustrations.
Finn McCool is the biggest giant and greatest warrior around but he isn’t very intelligent. Finn asks the village wiseman to help him find wisdom. The old man tells him to find and eat a magical red salmon. A lovely story about kindness and wisdom.
A silly story about how a leprechaun evades various traps, from the simple, to the fancy and the simply outrageous. A fun book for younger children.
Jamie O’Rourke is the lazily man in Ireland especially when it comes to growing potatoes. When his wife gets laid up in bed, unable to help, Jamie decides venture out and happens upon a leprechaun. The leprechaun gives him a magical seed that grows into the biggest potato in the world! But can he dig it out? A fun story based on Irish folklore.
Jamie O’Rourke, the lazily man in Ireland, is back in this funny sequel. Jamie’s wife Eileen leaves for a week and tells him the only things he needs to do is the dishes and some dusting. But Jamie is very lazy and soon there’s a mess… and a magical Pooka!
Someone has stolen the witch’s horse and because of her unhappiness misfortune has come to the town. Kate O’Sullivan has a plan to get the horse back and bring peace back to the village. The quest doesn’t go as planned and Kate must conjure up a story fit for a king. A stew of a story filled with wit and Irish charm.
It’s morning and young Paddy has fidgety legs. His mother sends him outside to help Barra the shepherd and together they encounter the beauty and blessings of nature. But Paddy wanders into the woods alone and encounters a wolf! A sweet story about young St. Patrick.
After becoming a missionary priest, St. Patrick returns to Ireland and tries to meet with the king. However, it’s the annual festival bonfire for the god of light and the king is too busy. With the help young Bevan, the goat herder, St. Patrick makes his own bonfire, which is against the law, and gets captured!
Young Ronan is washed shore after a wild storm on the Irish sea. Brother Declan discovers the boy and brings him to Abbey Bangor to regain his strength. Despite his ordeal Ronan is captivated by the song of the sea. Ronan longs to hear the song of the mermaid who saved him from the terrible storm. A beautiful Irish tale set long ago about the Mermaid Saint.
A lovely little book about the life of St. Patrick, one of our family favourites.
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Jamie wants to walk in the parade, so he sets out to prove that he is not too small to join in. A charming story with lovely illustrations by Jan Brett.
The leprechauns have jobs to do, like putting a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but they can’t help sowing mischief along the way. After all it’s what leprechauns do! A fun little tale with charming illustrations.
Old Pat and Young Tom are both harpist. In fact, Old Pat taught Young Tom how to play but Young Tom has become selfish and boastful. As they journey together to take part in the king’s harping contest, Young Tom tries to sabotage Old Tom but a leprechaun calls for help and the tides change. A sweet story about kindness.
A simple book about the origins of St. Patrick’s Day and how people celebrate today. Perfect for young children.
Tim O’Toole, his wife and their children are very poor and everyone avoids them. Tired of being poor his wife encourages Tim to find work. Instead Tim discovers wee folk and they give him gifts, but Tim looses his gifts to the unkind McGoon family. A silly story with a happy ending.
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