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Winner of *Finn McCool and the Great Fish* by Eve Bunting

Hello, lass (or lad)!  Are ye curious to see which entrant had the luck o’the Irish and won Eve Bunting’s Finn McCool and the Great Fish?  Click here to learn the name of the leprechaun who’ll find this book in their pot o’gold at the end of the rainbow.

Children's Book Giveaway: *S is for Shamrock* by Eve Bunting

Head over to my Giveaways page to enter to win a Eve Bunting’s S is for Shamrock.  This lovely picture book is an illustrated book of Irish culture, for ages 4-104.

(update:  the Giveaway has ended, and this post is now closed to comments)

Children's Book Review: *S is for Shamrock* by Eve Bunting

S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet written by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Matt Faulkner
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (March 2007)
ISBN-13: 978-1585362905

Back-of-the-book blurb:  Small in size (less than 400 by 200 miles) the country of Ireland holds a big place in world and human history. And many from around the globe [...]

Giveaway: *Finn McCool and the Great Fish* by Eve Bunting

We really are enjoying this picture book about the legendary Irish giant. 

Click over to my Giveaways page to enter to win a copy of Eve Bunting’s Finn McCool and the Great Fish.

I have a very cool photo of an unusual rock formation, and another legend to share with you … Céad míle fáilte …

Children's Book Review: *Finn McCool and the Great Fish* by Eve Bunting

Finn McCool and the Great Fish written by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Zachary Pullen
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (January 2, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-1585363667

Back-of-the-book blurb:  Finn McCool is the largest giant in all of Ireland.  He’s a fierce warrior, even beating the giant Culcullan and saving Ireland from the Scots.  Helpful and kind, [...]