{"product_id":"patrick-patron-saint-of-ireland-9780823410774","title":"Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated tribute to the Irish patron saint from the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eQuiet, Strega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis timeless picture book, available in large-format paperback or as the board book \u003ci\u003eSaint Patrick\u003c\/i\u003e, is a perfect introduction to important Irish legends and an ideal St. Patrick's day gift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeloved 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomie dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and\/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuiet\u003c\/i\u003e. Tomie was born in Connecticut and grew up there with his parents, brother, and two sisters. He loved reading and books from an early age and knew, when he was four, that he wanted to write and illustrate stories when he grew up. Tomie is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association for his \"substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children,\" the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his \"singular attainment in children's literature.\" He was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in illustration and has received the New Hampshire's Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598279315730,"sku":"9780823410774","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_559a2e5a-191f-445a-b7c1-fb787b2f8459.jpg?v=1732182981","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/patrick-patron-saint-of-ireland-9780823410774","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}