I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover

I'm looking over a four leaf clover

That I over-looked before.

One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain,

Third is the roses that grows in the lane.

No need explaining the one remaining

Is somebody I adore.

I'm looking over a four leaf clover

That I over-looked before!

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Shamrocks, Harps and Shillelaghs  by Edna Barth - Edna Barth explains the origins of this ancient Irish holiday, including a 15-page chapter on St. Patrick himself; the history of this partly religious, partly festive holiday through the centuries; and a lively discussion of the symbols we associate with the greenest of green days--leprechauns, Irish music, top hats, shamrocks, shillelaghs, and more. A list of stories appropriate to read around March 17, a bibliography of sources, and an index round out this solid, simply illustrated exploration of the ins and outs of St. Patrick's Day. (Ages 9 and older)

St. Patrick's Day in the Morning  by Eve Bunting - Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. "Detailed, warmly rounded pen-and-ink illustrations with shades of green and yellow complement this satisfying story for the 17th of March." -- School Library Journal IRA/CBC Children's Choice  

The St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Mystery  by Marion M. Markham - First a mysterious shamrock appears on Miss Wink's front door. Then Kate and Mickey find a sign on their new clubhouse: "The Green Shamrock Gang Was Here." Some-thing very strange is going on -- a real challenge for the Dixon twins' talents. "This simple yet sprightly first chapter book has good style and characterization and maintains the children's point of view. . . . Zesty line drawings add to the fun."  

The Leprechaun in the Basement  by Kathy Tucker - It's St. Patrick's Day and Michael McKeever needs new baseball shoes. As he heads into the basement on an errand, he hears someone singing--someone who, unbeknownst to the McKeevers, has been living there for years. Full color. 

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato : An Irish Folktale by Tomie De Paola - When his wife injures her back and can't do all the work, Jamie O'Rourke--the laziest man in all of Ireland--is sure he'll starve to death. A wiley leprechaun intervenes, and one wish later, Jamie is the proud owner of a potato as big as a house! "An engaging read-aloud choice for St. Patrick's Day." Full color.

The Life of St. Patrick and His Place in History [Unabridged] by John B.Bury - One of the finest scholars of the late Roman world, John Bury died in 1927 leaving a distinguished record of research and writing. Bury's LIFE OF ST. PATRICK was one of the earliest scholarly attempts to separate fact from fiction in Patrick studies. As a scholar of the late Roman world Bury knew the territory very well and tells a compelling and plausible story of the earliest days of the Irish church. While scholarly, the book is readable and interesting, full of wonderful stories and wry humor.

Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom  by Pat Fairon

Irish Blessings, Irish Toasts, Irish Proverbs, Irish Riddles, Irish Laws, Irish Wisdom - Six separate, enchanting gift books have been remade into one hefty little book that is the ultimate collection of the traditions, heritage, and whimsy of the Emerald Isle. The book includes a rich blend of classic Irish triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, and the best of Ireland's toasts. 250 color illustrations.

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