Brigid's Cloak
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Brigid's Cloak

By Bryce Milligan, Helen Cann (Illustrator)

A mysterious cloak transports Brigid to a distant land, revealing her destiny.

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32 pages· 1,369 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Born under a celestial song, Brigid receives a mystical blue cloak from a Druid. As she grows, the cloak's power whisks her to a bustling inn in Bethlehem. Is it mere imagination or a divine calling? Journey with Brigid as she discovers her true purpose, guided by faith and wonder. This enchanting tale of compassion and mystery invites readers to explore the magic of legends and the strength of belief.

From the publisher

The wind groaned and swirled that night and likely it seemed to tearthe thatch from the roof. But when the baby gave her first cry, thewind 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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,369
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~701L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about the NativityBooks about Jesus ChristBooks about clothingBooks about Christmas and advent
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65250
Publication
Published
September 1, 2005
First published
August 9, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802852977

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