S Is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet (Av2 Fiction Readalong 2017)
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (953 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1489652248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Small in size (less than 400 by 200 miles) the country of Ireland holds a big place in world and human history. S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet gives readers a guided A-Z tour of this small island country whose influence extends far beyond its sea borders.. And many from around the globe proudly lay claim to ancestral ties there
She lives in Southern California. . About the AuthorEVE BUNTING has writtenover two hundredbooks for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning "Smoky Night, " illustrated by David Diaz, "The Wall", " Fly Away Home", and "Train to Somewhere"
. She lives in Southern California. EVE BUNTING has writtenover two hundredbooks for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning "Smoky Night, " illustrated by David Diaz, "The Wall", " Fly Away Home", and "Train to Somewhere"
J. Springer said Excellent!. This is a great book for parents to read to their children. The artwork is great and the information is interesting.. D W said Lackluster. Really poor book. There have to be a number of better books about Ireland than this one. The irish alphabet has little or no imagination, with some specific examples from the book that seem especially odd.J for JourneyN for NatureA for Ancient Ireland vs. M for Modern IrelandT for TitanicHaving visited Ireland and of Irish heritage, some of the letter associations are pretty disappointing. The illustrations are int. Not for littlest children necessarily bubbe barbara Eve Bunting used some unusual words, definitely. But she incorporated history, religion, mythology, and science, presenting a fuller than average alphabetical look at Ireland. This book is for the curious, the lovers of all things Irish, and those who want to learn. I would not want to read it to my grandkids until they are a bit older, but it is well worth adding to your library. And I learned a thing or two.