Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland

tomie depaola

An illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of Quiet, Strega Nona , and many others.

This timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book Saint Patrick , is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift.

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.

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.

Genres picture booksbiographychildrenshistoryreligionnonfictionirelandholidaychristiancatholic

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1,1992

This edition

Format: 32 pages, Paperback
Published: January 1, 1992 by Holiday House
ISBN: 9780823410774
ASIN: 0823410773
Language: English

About the author

tomie depaola

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.