On the Luck of an Irish Sailor: An Illustrated Story with Songs, Second Edition
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A young Irish sailor cast adrift in the sea. A mermaid princess and Irish luck save him from drowning. This adventurous tale owes its inspiration to stories Mike Mirabella heard as a little boy. His sizeable Italian clan swapped such stories during family dinners at the kitchen table.
“My grandpa and uncles would tell tales of fishing the waters off the coast of California and up through the inland passages of Alaska. I recall Grandpa Angelo telling of the scary times, when he was a cabin boy of 12 and was captured by pirates while working on the tall ships”.
And then there was the never-ending argument between my grandpa and Uncle Cam: “What was that strange creature they caught off the coast of Alaska; a mermaid or a merman?” I was (and still am) that wee lad in our story, sitting wide-eyed, half-believing, yet never tiring of hearing those wonder-filled stories told by those salty, old jacks.”
Using the rhyming style of a pirate in an Irish pub, our sailor spins his yarn about seeing the slap of a mermaid’s tail during a mighty storm. “On the Luck of an Irish Sailor” is a beautiful tale of adventure on the high seas. In a story that’s been passed down for generations, author Mike Mirabella takes us on a magical experience deep beneath the ocean.
Could it have happened? Did it happen? Folklore – that’s the feeling sparked by the illustrations by illustrator Amy O’Hanlon. She uses hues of blues, grays, and browns to depict the fierce storm accurately. On other pages, O’Hanlon uses beige and brown tones to create the illusion of an older picture book-like classic story that’s been around for years. Enjoy the bonus song sheets and sing along with this ‘mostly’ true story of adventure and redemption, in “On the Luck of an Irish Sailor.”
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Keywords Folklore, Mermaids, New Release, Seafaring tales, Tall tales
About the Author
‘Papa’ Mike Mirabella is an accomplished singer-songwriter. He wrote the text of On the Luck of an Irish Sailor when he was 15 years old. 50 years later, Mike was encouraged to develop Irish Sailor into a children’s book and sound recording.
On the Luck of an Irish Sailor is a story-song written by Mike Mirabella, recorded with the voice of legendary Shay Black, the eldest of Ireland’s renowned Black Family.
The melody of Irish Sailor is an infusion of Mike’s vision and the creative efforts of master musician and teacher Erik Hoffman with recognizable riffs of traditional Irish folk music.
On the Luck of an Irish Sailor was recorded with authentic Irish folk instruments and was co-produced with Mike by twice Grammy Award-certificated winner Jim Nunally, in Crockett, California
Illustrator Amy O’Hanlon is the only artist in a family of musicians. On the Luck of an Irish Sailor was her first project with Mike Mirabella, as well as Sister Butterfly, I Used to Be Shy, and is currently illustrating Special People, the third book in The Carla Stories about inclusion, belonging and compassion.
Visit our website for more details on Mike’s children’s books. MirabellaBooksWithSongs.com
“This sweet book is a joy. I read it to my grandchildren, and they are enthralled by both the story and the illustrations. They are thrilled too that their Uncle Shay sings the sailor part on the accompanying recording. Mike and Amy have produced a little gem.”
–Mary Black (Black Family), Dublin, Ireland
“This book is bound to be classic tale treasured by children and adults alike. Readers will be hooked with the first stanza and won’t want to put this page-turner down. This book is highly recommended. There are also Celtric song sheets at the back of the book with music notes; so, you can sing or play along.”
–Reviewed by Barbara Fanson for Readers’ Favorite Five Stars
About the Narrator(s)
David Sweeney-Bear is a narrator and storyteller with a love of lyrical language, folklore, and the rhythms of the spoken word. Through his work at DSB Audio, he brings stories to life with warmth, clarity, and a touch of musicality. Whether voicing novels, short fiction, or poetic pieces, David’s aim is always the same: to carry listeners on a journey where voice and story meet.
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! Enjoy price reduction until 3/31/26
A young Irish sailor cast adrift in the sea. A mermaid princess and Irish luck save him from drowning. This adventurous tale owes its inspiration to stories Mike Mirabella heard as a little boy. His sizeable Italian clan swapped such stories during family dinners at the kitchen table.
“My grandpa and uncles would tell tales of fishing the waters off the coast of California and up through the inland passages of Alaska. I recall Grandpa Angelo telling of the scary times, when he was a cabin boy of 12 and was captured by pirates while working on the tall ships”.
And then there was the never-ending argument between my grandpa and Uncle Cam: “What was that strange creature they caught off the coast of Alaska; a mermaid or a merman?” I was (and still am) that wee lad in our story, sitting wide-eyed, half-believing, yet never tiring of hearing those wonder-filled stories told by those salty, old jacks.”
Using the rhyming style of a pirate in an Irish pub, our sailor spins his yarn about seeing the slap of a mermaid’s tail during a mighty storm. “On the Luck of an Irish Sailor” is a beautiful tale of adventure on the high seas. In a story that’s been passed down for generations, author Mike Mirabella takes us on a magical experience deep beneath the ocean.
Could it have happened? Did it happen? Folklore – that’s the feeling sparked by the illustrations by illustrator Amy O’Hanlon. She uses hues of blues, grays, and browns to depict the fierce storm accurately. On other pages, O’Hanlon uses beige and brown tones to create the illusion of an older picture book-like classic story that’s been around for years. Enjoy the bonus song sheets and sing along with this ‘mostly’ true story of adventure and redemption, in “On the Luck of an Irish Sailor.”
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