Hello, Sleeping Bear Press fans! You didn’t think they would forget about St. Patrick’s Day in their offerings did you? Well, they haven’t and I’m delighted to tell you about two picture books that hit the spot when it comes to Ireland, luck and leprechauns! The first is S Is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet which is also a part of Sleeping Bear Press’ Discover the World series. From A is for Ancient Ireland all the way through to the discovery that the letter ‘Z’ is not a part of Irish alphabet, you’ll love discovering more about the Emerald Isle. I learned new things, like what the Claddagh ring represented. I was delighted by the explanation of fairy rings and I received refresher courses on various tidbits and fact about this country. Loved this book but I doubt you expected me to say otherwise!
Next up, I was tickled, well, green to read through Finn McCool and the Great Fish. Finn McCool was a mythological giant who was big, strong and kind. It was also assumed that he was not really bright. This story tells of McCool’s quest for wisdom which is also a quest for respect among the town’s folk. Written by Eve Bunting, this is a story worth reading during the month of March in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Speaking of luck (which I wasn’t, but now I am!), it is my pleasure to inform you that Sleeping Bear Press is offering a copy of each of these titles to one of you. The contest is open to U.S. residents only and the winner will be announced March 3.
So, who will have picked the four leaf clover to win these two titles? Well, leave a comment and we’ll see!
The winners of last week’s giveaways are
Wench: #38 Deborah Wellenstein
This Little Prayer of Mine: #11 Alexandra
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Carrie comes by her book obsession honestly, having descended from a long line of bibliophiles. She blogs about books regularly at Reading to Know and Reading My Library.
Amber says
I am a Sleeping Bear Press junkie, I mean fan! Pick my clover!! 🙂
Annette W says
I can’t wait to check out Sleeping Bears Press. These look adorable and wonderful!
Kristine says
Ah, I’m a huge Sleeping Bear Press fan & these books sound fantastic!
Amy says
Lucky Clover – Sleeping Bear Press – pick me, pick me!
Rita says
How delightful!
PleaSe enter me, a grandmother who LUVS to read to her yung’uns!
Stephanie's Mommy Brain says
Sleeping Bear Press has become one of my favorite publishers! Just this week we picked up W is for Waves on a trip to the New England Aquarium in Boston. I’d LOVE to add more of their books to our home library!!
Melissa Nunley says
I’ll have to check out Sleeping Bear press now, this looks like such cute books!
Marj McClendon says
What wonderful books Sleeping Bear press has. These fit the bill also and I’d enjoy reading them to the grands.
Benita G. says
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the possibility.
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www.fromdiaperstodorms.com says
Our kids would be so happy to have these books to read. Thanks for the chance to win for them.
stephanie says
Ooh, I would love to get these! 🙂
katklaw777 says
Wonderful giveaway, would love to win, thanks.
cris says
We love Sleeping Bear press!
Linda Kish says
So great. They have wonderful books. Count me in, please.
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Hannah says
I love St. Patrick’s day! 🙂
Jen says
I love Sleeping Bear Press! Count me in!
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Tracy says
looks like two good st.patrick’s day books.
Some Lucky Dog says
What fun stories for St. Patrick’s Day!
SANDY says
these look cute
Nicole C. says
I would love to win these for my daughter.
Shannon Baas says
I would like to win these.
Hannah says
Would love to win these, sleep bear press really does have some lovely books!
Sky says
We always celebrate Patrick’s Day! We would love these books!
Kelly Ann T. says
This would be a great win, we need some books for our library.
JAMES LYNAM says
FANTASTIC ADDITION TO MY COLLECTION.
Beth C says
These are great books. Thanks for the chance to win them.
Nanci K says
I’m feeling lucky!
Andria says
I would love a chance to win. Thank you.
Andria says
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Michelle B. says
This website is awesome! Please pick me!!! I have 3 little readers who would love any books really. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
The 3 kids would really enjoy these books!
angie says
These look like great books. Finn McCool looks so interesting.
Lentil says
We have relatives in Ireland we will be visiting soon. These books would be a great way for my daughter to learn a wee bit about Ireland!
Jean F says
I’d love this for my greatnephew, who is half-Irish
REBECCA says
Thes ebooks sound good-woud llove to share with my grandchildren
marge mckoen says
my Irish grandkids would love these books
Heather (Page Turner) says
These look great! Since my son has an Irish name, these would be wonderful to add to our collection!
Donna C. says
Sleepy Bear Press has such great books. Plus , I am Irish:) Also a subscriber
Sharon A says
I would like to win these to share with the grandchildren.
Adele says
This would entertain my grandson and be a great birthday gift for him.
Jody says
I do hope I’ve picked that Four Leafed Clover. Here’s to the luck of the Irish. The books would be wonderful.
Erma says
I have never heard of Sleeping Bear press
Marc Kelly says
Nice to see St Patrick’s Day talked about without the mention of green beer!
Lisa Taylor says
My kids would really enjoy this
Krista says
Sleeping Bear Press is awesome, and these books look like great ones! Thanks!
Melissa M. says
They look like they have some really great books!
shawna says
My kids would love these!
Ani says
It would be great to have some books geared for St. Patty’s Day around here.
Jessica Anderson says
I love contest for books like these, sign me up!
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Tara Braun says
These are so cool.