Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland Author: Tomie dePaola | Language: English | ISBN:
B00BJCNBOA | Format: PDF
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland Description
The story of Patrick’s life, from his noble birth in Britain, to his being captured and taken to Ireland by a group of bandits, to the “dreams” that led him to convert the Irish people to the Christian faith. DePaola also retells several well-known legends, including the story of how Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. Full color.
- File Size: 13307 KB
- Print Length: 32 pages
- Publisher: Holiday House (March 5, 2013)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00BJCNBOA
- Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
X-Ray:
- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,068 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #1
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Biographies > Religious - #5
in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious - #6
in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Biographies > Saints
- #1
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Biographies > Religious - #5
in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious - #6
in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Biographies > Saints
I have always enjoyed the picture books of Tomie dePaola. His unique illustration style is immediately recognizable and is reminiscent of religious icons found in Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Not surprisingly, dePaola often tackles Christian themes, making them accessible for younger readers and their parents. Among my all-time favorite children's book is his "The Clown of God," which I have enjoyed reading to children prior to Christmas.
"Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland" is another such book. The simple narrative mainly addresses Patrick's early years as a British boy, captured by the Irish to become a slave shepherd in Ireland. After many years alone in prayer, he escapes, but eventually is called in a dream to return to Ireland to spread the love of God. After religious studies, becoming a missionary and then a bishop, he finally returns to Ireland, setting up churches, but not without opposition from some of the local rulers.
What I appreciate about this version of St. Patrick's story is the dependency on historical fact in the main narrative. The book concludes with six one-page summaries of the better-known legends of Ireland's patron saint, such as driving out the snakes, and his use of the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Refreshingly, these legends are briefly, but affectionately, told without judgment. It is left to the reader (or the parent) to decide what to make of them.
The author concludes with a one-page epilogue, lovingly explaining how he was introduced as a young child to St. Patrick by his Irish Catholic grandparents.
By Volkert Volkersz
Tomie dePaola's Patrick, patron-saint of Ireland is a joy to read and see. The story is clear and simple, the drawings strong and cheerfull. Not many historians mention the Irish hounds on the the ship to France. Tomie dePaola does, with knowledge and artfull humor.
By A Customer
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland Preview
Link
Please Wait...