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Highlights
- Based on a classic Irish folktale, this is the perfect picture book to share on St. Patrick's Day.In this classic Irish legend, two harpists--merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom--set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.98" x 8.5" Paperback
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
Picture book veterans Edwards and Cole retell a classic Irish legend with a timeless lesson about the power of kindness and good deeds. Full color.Book Synopsis
Based on a classic Irish folktale, this is the perfect picture book to share on St. Patrick's Day.
In this classic Irish legend, two harpists--merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom--set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner--but he doesn't reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun.
Celebrated picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.
From the Back Cover
In this classic Irish legend, two harpists -- merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom -- set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner -- but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun.
Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.