Some  nonfiction and historical fiction titles to add to your St. Patrick’s Day storytime!

For younger listeners:

For older listeners:

Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. Tomie dePaola’s respectful biography of St. Patrick.

Fiona’s Lace. Patricia Polacco’s unique blend of truth and whimsy in this story about Irish immigration to the US.

Brothers by Yin, illustrated by Christ Soentpiet. A Chinese immigrant makes friends with an Irish immigrant, despite his family’s doubts.

For younger listeners:

S is for Shamrock by Eve Bunting. All things Irish, A-Z.

St. Patrick’s Day by Gail Gibbons.