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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2005-01-09

Brigid's Cloak

Brigid's Cloak

Bryce Milligan, Author

Helen Cann, Illustrator

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9780802852977

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Milligan's eloquently told story about one of Ireland's most beloved saints is a moving tale of compassion and wonder. Beautifully illustrated by Helen Cann, "Brigid's Cloak" sparkles with the timelessness of legend and the transcending power of faith.
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This lyrical retelling invites reflection on faith, generosity, and protection through vivid imagery and gentle narration. It captures timeless themes of compassion and resilience woven into cultural heritage.

Keywords and Themes: Christmas & Advent • Compassion • Country & Cultural • Culture • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Faith • Generosity • Grace • Heritage • Holidays & Celebrations • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Protection • Storytelling • Tradition

Age Range • 5-9

Pages • 32

Subjects • Brigid • Clothing and dress • Jesus Christ • Nativity • Folklore • Ireland

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Country & Cultural • Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent

The wind groaned and swirled that night and likely it seemed to tear
the thatch from the roof. But when the baby gave her first cry, the
wind shushed to a whisper and the stars began to sing.

Brigid's Cloak retells an ancient tale about one of Ireland's most beloved saints. On the day she is born Brigid receives a brilliant blue cloak from a mysterious Druid. Years later, the young girl still wears the now tattered but beloved cloak while she tends her sheep. Is it her imagination that suddenly takes her to an unfamiliar land? Or is it something far greater that leads Brigid to a crowded inn in a town called Bethlehem?

Bryce Milligan's eloquently told story about Brigid is a moving tale of compassion and wonder. Beautifully illustrated by Helen Cann, Brigid's Cloak sparkles with the timelessness of legend and the transcending power of faith.

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