St. Patrick's Day book list
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, and I wanted to share a list of our favorite picture books (along with a couple video recommendations). These books go hand in hand with our brand new St. Patrick's Day guide - a unit study for families. This unit study will guide your family through the history of St. Patrick's life and ministry along with simple crafts, recipes, and meaningful activities.
The affiliate links below will take you to Amazon to purchase the books, but be sure to check your local library first!
About St. Patrick:
- Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie de Paola (ages 5-8)
- Saint Patrick by Ann Tompert (ages 5-7)
- Patrick: God's Courageous Captive by Voice of the Martyrs (ages 5-12)
St. Patrick's Day:
- St. Patrick's Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting (ages 4-9)
- St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons (ages 4-8)
About Ireland:
- Follow Me Around Ireland by Wiley Blevins (ages 5-10)
- Let's See Ireland! by Sarah Bowie (ages 4-8)
About Limericks:
- The Nonsense Limericks of Edward Lear (ages 8-11)
Stories of Ireland:
- The St. Patrick's Day Shillelagh by Janet Nolan (ages 7-11)
- Fiona's Lace by Patricia Polacco (ages 4-8)
- A Fine St. Patrick’s Day by Susan Wojciechowski (ages 3-7)
Videos:
- The Torchlighters: The St. Patrick Story - a 30-minute animated story about the runaway slave who brought the Gospel to Ireland. (Ages 8-12)
- St. Patrick by Exploration Films - a 10-minute reenactment of St. Patrick's life with helpful commentary about how God worked in and through his life. (Ages 10 and up)
You can also download a printable book list here:
