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S is for Shamrock

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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.

Comments

  1. I would love to win this. My husband and I are irish and our son Nolan will be one on St Patricks Day! I would love to read these books to him and teach him about Ireland! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

  2. I love books from Sleeping Bear Press! I also love beautifully illustrated works which it appears these are. May the luck of the Irish be with me!! Thanks.

  4. I’ve got the Lucky Four Leaf Clover (actually I really do right here next to my desk under the glasstop)… With two wee folks of my own this would be a lovely addition to our library of books. Sleeping Bear Press is one of my favorites.
    Heck even my dog was born in Ireland so we need a wee bit of home…

  7. When I was in high school, I wrote an epic poem for a project. It began…

    One day when Finn McCool
    And his Fineans lived in Erin
    That day as Finn did walk
    In ???? by the sea….

    Okay…I wrote it 20 years ago! 🙂

  8. Perfect for my Irish goddaughter!!!! Her 1st birthday is St. Patrick’s Day!!!

  9. My husband is an immigrant from Ireland & has family still over there so we would LOVE these books to help teach our little Emma Jane about her heritage!

  10. I have note read anything by Sleeping Bears Press book always looking for great new kids books….

  16. These are beautifully illustrated books! I may have to buy them anyways to use in my classroom.

  19. These are terrific books and I’d love to win them for my grandkids. If I had grass I’d be out there looking for a four-leaf clover right now but I’ll just have to count on the ‘luck of the Irish’.

  20. I adore this company’s books.
    They are beautiful, with delightful stories and illustrations.

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