Spring 2025

St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks

Holiday Symbols
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland.

Wonder Books
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Nonfiction
Category Social Studies
Copyright 2025
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Imprint Wonder Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2025-01-01
BISACS JNF026090, JNF026080
Dewey 394.262
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Lexile 720
Features Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources National Geographic Kids
Britannica Kids
Kiddle
  • Meet the Shamrock!
  • What are Shamrocks?
  • Why are Shamrocks Green?
  • What is St Patricks Day?
  • Who was St Patrick?
  • What Did St Patrick Do?
  • The Legend of St Patrick and the Shamrock
  • Shamrocks Today
  • Wonder More
  • Make Salt-Dough Shamrock Charms
  • Glossary
  • Find Out More
  • Index
Author: Mary Berendes

Mary Berendes has authored several books for children, including nature titles as well as books about various countries and holidays. A longtime resident of Minnesota, Mary has numerous pastimes to occupy her during the seemingly unending Minnesota winters, including collecting antique books and playing the piano. Her beloved Yorkshire terrier also provides plenty of entertainment...and confusion...and comic relief...on a daily basis.

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