I have 3 great children’s books about Ireland that will give you a well-rounded introduction and background of this beautiful, green country. These would be great if you’re planning to take a trip to Ireland with kids, or around St Patrick’s Day if you’re learning about Ireland… or paired with Irish scones or an Irish dinner– my kids love to pair food and books!
The first book- This is Ireland
The book takes us from the Giant’s Causeway in the north, to the many lakes in County Mayo to the west, and all along the diverse coasts and harbors including the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. Sasek includes interesting facts woven into the book about St. Patrick, the cathedral that bears his name in Dublin, the Book of Kells, famous people, and national symbols such as the leprechaun, shamrock, and the shillelagh. I wish I would have known about this book before we took our daughter to Ireland! This would be perfect to read before you take a trip, or before studying Ireland, recommended for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.
A great non-fiction book about Ireland; perfect for book reports or before you plan a trip.
The second book takes a more traditional non-fiction approach, this time with a myriad of photographs and snippets of information; it’s like a miniature encyclopedia of all things Irish. The book Ireland (A to Z)
A poetic tribute to sheep and their wool, and the workers who prepare it
The final book is in a completely different genre. A Symphony for the Sheep
If you’ve got little ones, it might be fun to learn about Irish sheep and then make this sheep craft!
What do you think? I love to hear from my readers:).