Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Author: dePaola, TomieBrand: Puffin BooksColor: MulticolorEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackFormat: Picture BookNumber Of Pages: 32Release Date: 27-01-1997Part Number: FBA-|281870Details: Product Description A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring colorful artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature style.Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle? Review Praise for Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato:"This delightful Irish tale is just perfect for St. Patty's day storytelling." --Children's Book Review Service"This inspired Irish folktale clearly illustrates that taking the easy way out is sometimes more trouble than it's worth . . . DePaola' s characteristic homespun s